Chapter 135

A tall glass of freshly squeezed orange juice sat at each setting and there was a basket of rolls in the middle of the table.

Leesa took the seat at the far end. Bradley sat to her right, with Aunt Janet opposite him. They saved the end nearest the kitchen for their mom, who emerged through the doorway a moment later carrying a spinach quiche in one hand and plate of bacon in the other.

“Dig in,” she said. “Don’t wait for me. I’ll be right back.”

She returned to the kitchen and came back this time with a big bowl of scrambled eggs and another of hash brown potatoes. After placing the two bowls onto the table, she sat down.

“Since Roger’s not here, we’ll save the cinnamon rolls for dessert,” she said jokingly. She grabbed her glass of orange juice and held it up for a toast. “To family,” she said.

Everyone clinked classes and then settled in to eat.

The food was delicious