A Quiet Smile And A Dinner Surprise They Didn’t Expect

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“Still struggling with higher math. I got an A on my last exam,” Reed says proudly, eating his pie. “Professor Duval even asked me to work on a research project.”

“I always knew you were smart.” I pour his tea. “Your grandfather would be proud of you.”

Reed is silent for a moment, staring out the window at the old apple tree. I know what he’s thinking.continue reading …