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

assumption every time she called it my house and I didn’t correct her.”

Claire glanced toward the thermostat.

“Yes.”

Evan sighed.

“I think part of me liked hearing her say it.”

That admission mattered more than another apology.

“Thank you for telling me the truth.”

“It doesn’t save us, does it?”

Claire answered carefully.

“It helps the truth.”

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