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 she

grinned and said, “Both of you

serious. Otherwise, I’m going to

clearly had no qualms about hiding his

some woman. But from the way he laughed, I could tell that I knew

phone, “Mr. Fuller, are

heart skipped a beat. It had been so long since I last heard Summer’s voice

in my eyes

the phone to Summer. “Mommy?

for some time. A weight pressed down on my chest as

my silence, Summer became anxious

sting me on its way down. I took in a shaky breath and replied, “I’m here,

brought on another

home? Mr. Fuller and I have been waiting for forever. Let me tell you a secret – I’ve planted many sweet potatoes in the yard. Grandma says that when they sprout, you’ll be back. They’ve already started growing. Are you going

and for a moment, I could not breathe. Tears cascaded down my cheeks endlessly as I nodded and said, “I’m going to be home soon. Once I’m done working, I’ll go home to you.

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 soon, Mommy. My birthday is almost here. Mr. Jackson says he’ll invite Michael and Mr. Johnson to

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