Chapter 7 - Vanessa's DaughterMonths later, Vanessa's daughter arrived at the kitchen.
Her name was Sophie.
She stood outside for ten minutes before entering.
Mom noticed.
“Are you lost?”
Sophie smiled nervously.
“No.”
“Then come in.”
Sophie stepped inside.
“I wanted to apologize.”
Mom shook her head.
“You don't need to apologize for your mother's behavior.”
“I know.”
She looked down.
“But I was there.”
Mom waited.
“I laughed.”
Mom's expression softened.
“You were embarrassed.”
Sophie nodded.
“I thought everyone was laughing because it was funny.”
“It wasn't.”
“I know now.”
Mom reached for a chair.
“Sit.”
Sophie sat.
Then Mom pushed a bowl toward her.
“Want some pasta?”
Sophie smiled.
“Yes.”
They ate together.
Then Sophie asked:
“Can I volunteer here?”
Mom smiled.
“Of course.”
And that was how another story began.
Not with humiliation.
May you like
Not with revenge.
With a meal.
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