People don’t always become close simply because they’ve confronted the same mistake.
Sometimes mutual respect is enough.
The pearl locket remained with Lauren.
She took it to the jeweler and had the chain professionally repaired.
At Christmas, she wore it over a dark green dress.
I noticed immediately.
“Careful with the clasp.”
She laughed.
“Mom.”
“What?”
“I had it repaired.”
“I know.”
“And insured.”
I stared.