The Birthday Party Where My Mother’s Perfect Image Cracked

danger away if you want.”

He grinned. “Don’t you dare.”

Later, he caught me near the kitchen. “Your mom’s been talking about you. Night classes, right?”

We talked for maybe five minutes. He asked about my classes, my job, my favorite books. I found out he worked in finance and had recently joined the charity’s board.

At the end of the night, he asked for continue reading …