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invited us in October.
Not commanded.
Invited.
She said she understood if we said no.
We said no.
There was a pause on the phone, but she only said, “All right. Could we see you Christmas afternoon instead?”
I looked at Caleb.
He shrugged.
“Maybe,” I told her. “We’ll let you know.”
On Christmas Eve, Caleb and I stayed home.
We made chili again, because tradition continue reading …
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