My Son Left Me Alone at the Bakery Until the Business Account Was Suddenly Locked

went by with lumber tied in the bed. Somebody laughed down the block and a car door slammed.

I didn’t know you’d decided that, Nora said carefully. I always thought you loved this place.

I do.

She looked at me a long moment.

Maybe I misunderstood.

No, I said. I don’t think you did.

She picked up her bag.

Call me if you need anything, Willa.

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