The parents were watching.
Mr. Reed was embarrassed.
“We’ll take care of it,” he said.
“No,” I said. “You’ve been too careless.”
He forced a smile. “Thank you for your… help, but…”
He took my hand.
I cut it off. “Count your children twice next time.”
Andrew looked at me uncertainly.
“Are you leaving?” he asked.
“Yes, my dear,” I said softly.
He took my hand.
He hugged me.
“You won’t forget me?” he asked.
“Never,” I said.
He hugged me very tightly.
Life went on.
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