Chapter eleven

This is a blessing. For once I will not run all around the place chasing them," she said. As if the twins heard her, they squirmed in my lap then slid down. Even before I could reach for their hands, they grabbed mine and pulled me behind them to a display counter that showcased all sorts of colorful dessert, pies and sandwiches.

They put their tiny hands on the glass. Their large green eyes scanned the sweets.

They wanted something. A feeling of frustration bubbled up in my chest. I wanted to talk to them, ask them if they wanted anything. Before I could wonder what to do, the twins both pointed to tiny chocolate cheesecakes with cream and strawberry on top.

They looked back at me, their mouths moving in child talk that, to them, was perfectly understandable.

A worker was already waiting for us. I pointed to the same cake the twins did and held up two fingers.

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