My Son Walked Into My New Home Before I Ever Gave Him the Address

size of a weekender bag. She looked annoyed more than nervous, which told me plenty.

My son didn’t kiss my cheek.

He gave me that tight little nod grown men use when they’re already angry but still pretending civility.

“Mom.”

“Matthew.”

Claire sat before anyone asked her to. “We’re really hoping to clear this up quickly. We had to get a sitter.”

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