Especially this kind.
Governor Hayes smiled.
“My wife never forgot that.”
The guests stared.
My father stared.
The governor continued.
“Neither did I.”
Vanessa crossed her arms.
“Lots of people volunteer.”
The comment sounded petty even before she finished saying it.
The governor looked at her calmly.
“Yes.”
Then he smiled.
“But not everyone keeps showing up after working double shifts.”
Vanessa fell silent.
The governor turned back toward Emma.
“Then last year, my wife met this young lady.”
Emma’s eyes widened.
“You know Grandma Sarah?”
The governor laughed.
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