She wore gold bracelets, a cream blouse, and designer sunglasses pushed onto the top of her head.
Kendra came behind her carrying a new phone.
Mom stopped when she saw me.
For half a second, her expression wasn’t happiness.
It was panic.
Then she recovered.
“Caleb!”
She rushed toward me with her arms open.
“My baby is home!”
I didn’t hug her.
I was still looking at Naomi.
“What happened to my wife?”
Mom’s smile tightened.
“Oh, honey. It’s been a difficult few months.”
Kendra folded her arms.
“You wouldn’t believe what she’s put us through.”
Naomi lowered her eyes.
Mom sighed dramatically.
