My Son Brought

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I walked into my bedroom and closed the door so Caleb wouldn’t hear.

“No,” I said.

“No?”

“That’s not an apology.”

“I don’t know what you want from me, Laura. I had a house full of people. Things were hectic. He arrived at an awkward time.”

“He arrived when you invited us.”

“I invited you.”

My stomach clenched, but my voice stayed steady.

“Yes. I heard continue reading …