White Spots on My Cheeks Led to an Unwanted Contract

hard little white bumps remained locked under the surface like tiny seeds.

The phone on the counter rang, its sudden chime making me jump. The screen lit up with Gary’s name.

I let it ring four times before I picked it up, my hand still damp from the washcloth.

“Mom?” Gary said, clearing his throat immediately. “Did you have a chance to look over that continue reading …