Lily watched Grandma kneel to greet the twins while giving her only a distracted pat on the head. I noticed. I hated it. And still, I kept hoping it would change.

That hope was why I agreed to the mall trip.

Chapter 4 — Why I Agreed

Brenda called on Thursday. “I’m taking the boys shopping Saturday. Let me bring Lily.”

I hesitated. She heard it immediately. “You act like I’m a stranger.”

“You usually find the twins easier.”

“They’re older.”