If I said that I did not want to eat, he would just continue to nag. Thus, I could only reply, “I’ve already eaten. Have you?”

“Yep, I’m eating now!” The sound of glasses clinking together could be heard from his end.

“Are you eating outside?”

“Yep!” he replied.

My hair was still wet, and when I leaned back against it, my back was drenched. I turned and asked, “Who are you with?”

He chuckled lightly and said, “A… girl!”

I pursed my lips. “Is she younger or older?”

“Younger!”

My eyes narrowed as I asked, “Is she pretty?”

“Yep!” he quipped.

twitched. “Is

grinned and said, “Both of

snapped, “Ashton, be serious.

had no qualms about

to the ears. I had initially assumed that he was eating with some woman. But from the way he laughed,

phone, “Mr. Fuller, are

so long since I last heard Summer’s voice and held her in my

up in my

phone to Summer. “Mommy? Is that you? I’m

some time. A weight pressed

anxious

to flow down my face. Each beaded droplet of water seemed to sting me on its way down. I took

her brought on another tide

for forever. Let me tell you a secret – I’ve planted many sweet potatoes in the yard. Grandma says

my cheeks endlessly as I nodded and said, “I’m going to be home soon. Once I’m done working, I’ll go home

take piano lessons, and I’ve learned how to play ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.’ I’ll play it for you when you’re back. I know how to draw too. I drew a beautiful picture for you, so please come home

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