Asking for a Friend
Eventually, he ordered Annie’s mix for her, green apple and mint for me—which caused another horrified look—and chocolate chip for himself.
“Bor-ing,” I sing-songed to him as we walked back to the car.
Pointing his spoon at me, he said, “Classic. There’s a big difference between boring and classic. This is delicious. Tried and tested, it’s always a good call.”
“I want a classic flavor next time too, Mommy,” Annie said, and I frowned at her. She always ordered something decadent and outlandish. When she fell into step beside Layton, I realized it had nothing to do with Layton’s insistence that his dessert was delicious, but everything to do with the man himself.