I Let Them Finish Eating Before I Took Everything Back

Seated

I leaned toward Charlotte first.

“Take your sister inside and wash her dress with cold water. Not hot. Ask Rosa for club soda.”

Charlotte nodded immediately. Too immediately. That child had gotten used to obeying in ugly moments.

Then I touched Sophie’s wrist.

“Baby, look at me.”

She did, her lower lip shaking so hard it looked painful.

“You’re not continue reading …