Mom Texted ‘Skip Easter – Your Sister&…

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“Cold,” she observed.

“Honest,” I corrected.

My phone buzzed. Mom, from a number I hadn’t saved.

Madison, your aunt Carol saw you on Time magazine. She asked why we haven’t mentioned you. Can we talk?

I deleted the message.

“Family?” Chin Lee asked.

“No,” I said. “Just people who wanted front-row seats after the show was over.”

I looked out at the valley,continue reading …