A Bet to Lose Chapter 8
Heather made her children breakfast, a real, traditional one of bacon, eggs, and toast, and they ate in a lot more comity than they had previously, both of them even volunteering to help cook and wash dishes. (Zoe decided it'd be suspicious if Richard was the only one doing it.) It was raining somewhat, and Richard considered his options. Should he just go and walk? Should he tell his mother that... no. No, he didn't need to try to work around her, or he shouldn't. Instead, he asked...