Mom Called Me Damaged at My Sister’s Baby Shower

owed him money. Noah slept. Grace hiccupped.

Chloe laughed and cried at once.

“They’re real.”

I smiled. “Very.”

“I know that sounds stupid.”

“It doesn’t.”

She sat beside me on a bench while Alexander walked the stroller nearby, giving us privacy without leaving me unsupported.

“I’m sorry,” Chloe said.

“For what?”

“For believing her. For pitying you. For letting continue reading …