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

rubbed his hands together.

“You sound cold.”

Claire considered that.

“No. I sound clear.”

She paused.

“And I think you’ve gotten used to calling clarity cold whenever it stops benefiting somebody else.”

Evan looked hurt.

“I never wanted things to become like this.”

“I believe you.”

That surprised him.

Claire continued.

“I don’t think you woke up every morning continue reading …