“It makes me feel empowered to parent my kids, but, y’know, it also makes me feel a little bad about lost opportunities”
Someone tapped my shoulder. Who dared interrupt my sacred reading time? I looked up.
“Sharon! I’m so happy to see you again.”
She matched my smile with hers.
“Glad to see you too!” Her voice was crackly and hoarse. “Can you do me a favor?”
“Sure,” I said quickly.
Sharon gave me a look. “Chana, you barely know me. Why are you saying yes so fast?”
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