My Mom Mops Floors, So What?

My mom, Eleanor, showed up still in her cleaner's uniform after a front-line rotation.

My boyfriend, Derek, took one look and lost it.

"Anya, You told me your mom was a high-powered executive. So what's with the janitor getup?"

I was about to explain, but Mom grabbed my hand.

"There is dignity in all honest work, Derek."

Derek rolled his eyes and dumped me.

The next day, he gave my promotion to the new intern, Chloe.

When I cornered him in his office, he sneered. "Fairness? I dated you because I thought your family had connections. Now I find out your mom mops floors?