I Let Him Finish Laughing First

she addressed the room through the microphone.

“We’ve all worked so hard helping Sophie fit into our family.”

She smiled toward me.

“We even had to teach her which fork belongs with each course.”

More laughter.

Crystal glasses clinked together.

Several guests politely hid their smiles behind wine glasses.

Others didn’t bother.

My mother stared at the banknote continue reading …