Never What It Was
Her tastes were nothing like ours, so most of the food had gone to waste.
Now, for the first time, our family did not have to cater to Linnea anymore.
After dinner, my parents insisted on taking me out for a walk. We strolled along the winding stone path near the house.
"Life isn't about never running into trouble," they told me. "It's about not letting trouble knock you down so hard you can't get back up.
"If you've made your decision, then don't let Linnea get to you anymore."
I nodded. "Of course. I wouldn't have brought up divorce if I hadn't already let go.