Their Rejection and My Goodbye
I couldn't repay him in this life, but I swore I'd do it in the afterlife.
As I got lost in thought, Simone's grandma brought out a steaming bowl of spaghetti. "Eat up, kid. We don't have much, but tell me what you like, and I'll get it tomorrow. For now, make do with this. I also fried two eggs. You look hungry."
My nose stung as I stared at the bowl. At home, I was lucky to get a hot meal.
She kept chatting, and I didn't mind. It'd been so long since I felt family warmth.