Kendra & Marian — The Lesson Lucas Never Forgot
“Could I have toast and tea instead?” she asked.
“Of course,” I said.
Lucas, carrying the plate, looked hurt.
“I spent an hour cooking.”
“Then you can eat it,” Marian said mildly.
A month earlier I might have jumped in to prevent his frustration.
This time I watched him set the plate down.
“Okay,” he said.