Chapter 90

• Ralph
• Mom sighed. “Come in and close the door so the whole office doesn’t hear us.” She’d always cared what other people thought. I knew it bothered her that people thought I was odd, though in this case, it wasn’t so much about appearances but rather love. As angry as she made me, I knew there was nothing she wouldn’t do for me, no battle she wouldn’t fight, even though I didn’t want anyone fighting on my behalf. If need be, I would do it myself.
• “Why didn’t you tell me? About Winnie Allen?”