I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

Evan asked to meet instead.

They chose a café because Claire no longer wanted difficult conversations inside her home.

He looked exhausted.

“Mom thinks you’re punishing her.”

“I’m ending an arrangement that was supposed to end nearly two years ago.”

“She doesn’t have another place ready.”

“She has the time provided in the formal notice to arrange one.”

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