Chapter 130 Concerns
- Meredith whirled around, catching Beulah's arched brow in mid-ascent. A pang of guilt washed over her – she had been a little harsh.
- "It's not a big deal, Mom," she reassured, softening her voice. "We're just..." She searched for the right word, "friends."
- Beulah's surprise was genuine. Her daughter rarely offered unsolicited explanations. But a flicker of delight quickly chased it away.