A Family Dinner Insult Ended With One Line That Changed Everything

her perfectly blown-out hair.

“Hey, kiddo,” Mark said, patting Leo on the head without actually hugging him, careful not to wrinkle his jacket. He checked his watch. “Happy double digits.”

“Hi, Mark,” I said, leaning against the doorframe. “Chloe. You found the place okay?”

Chloe wrinkled her nose as she stepped inside, her eyes scanning the living room.continue reading …