in a children’s activity book I’d bought to keep his hands busy.
He looked up at me, smiling, like he’d done something right.
My stomach turned.
“Did he say that?” I asked.
“He said he’s ‘worried,’” Jenna replied. “He said you’re overwhelmed and refusing help and that he might need to ‘get someone involved’ if you won’t listen.”
The soup bubbled.
My ears continue reading …