The Ex-Wife’s Mega Comeback
“I’m sorry, but my contract doesn’t include you. These are for the kids.”
Franklin lingered in the kitchen longer than he meant to. One hand braced against the marble counter, the other holding two bowls that felt oddly heavy.
The smaller one was pastel-colored. Clearly Rose’s.
The food inside was arranged neatly, carefully. Homemade macaroni and cheese, not the boxed kind. He could tell instantly. The pasta was creamy without swimming in sauce, the cheese melted smooth instead of greasy.
On the side were tiny rounds of steamed carrots, bright orange, still holding their shape. And mixed in were small, shredded pieces of grilled chicken, lightly seasoned, no excess oil. Simple. Clean. Though