My Son Came Home Hiding a Burn From a Heated Belt Buckle—Five Wealthy Families Thought I’d Stay Quiet

He grinned.

“Very battlefield.”

I emailed the reporter.

They changed the headline online.

PART 52 — THE THUMB CIRCLES

Cameron’s habit faded.

Not completely.

Before exams, thumb against palm.

When nervous before cross-country meets.

Sometimes when talking about his mother.