The Birthday Dinner Stopped When I Asked My Son One Question

years, though “worked with” turned out to be generous.

Margaret had invited her because Brittany asked her to. Said Carla was practically family.

Carla had been staring at Daniel through this whole thing with the sort of hard little smile you see in court hallways.

Daniel went dead still.

Carla dabbed her lips with a napkin and set it down.

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