Sarah’s Timely Text
My phone buzzed silently, and I looked at Sarah’s text: “Breathe and keep calm. “You got this!” I couldn’t help smiling. I trust Sarah to know exactly when to check on me. Margaret was still expressing her impatience as I took a deep breath. “Mom,” Tom said, attempting to reclaim control of the conversation. “We’re working on it.” With Sarah’s encouragement fresh in my mind, I felt prepared to deal with whatever snark Margaret had in store for me.
Sarah’s Timely Text
A Reassurance Offered
I gazed directly into Margaret’s eyes, hoping to provide some reassurance. “Don’t worry,” I informed her. “I promise we’re sorting out the allowance and you’ll know everything soon.” She raised an eyebrow, doubt imprinted on her face. “Really, sweetheart?” “When is’soon’?” I kept my cool, determined to keep our idea a secret for a little longer. “Trust me, it’s in the works,” I said, attempting to seem more confident than I was.
A Reassurance Offered
