My parents told everyone I was a waitress, for nin…

kind, but the kind that come when you run out of ways to spin the story. I did not flinch. I waited.

Diane tried one more angle. I never meant to hurt you. Her voice was thick with something that wanted to sound like regret.

I was trying to protect you. I just wanted You wanted to put me at the kids table at Thanksgiving because I embarrass you in front continue reading …