She Slapped My Daughter at Her Own Birthday Party—Then I Saw Who Had All Her Presents.
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Chapter 26 / 27
Chapter 26 - What the Birthday Meant
That evening, Taryn and Lula sat together beneath the backyard lights.
“Mom?”
“Yes?”
“Was Grandma always mean?”
Taryn thought carefully.
“No.”
“Then why did she become mean?”
“I don't know.”
“Will I become mean when I'm old?”
Taryn smiled.
“Only if you decide to.”
Lula frowned.
“People can decide?”
“Yes.”
Taryn put an arm around her.
“Every day, we decide what kind of person we're going to be.”
Lula looked toward the house.
“I'm going to be kind.”
“I know.”
“And brave.”
“I know.”
“And if somebody has an empty birthday table…”
Taryn smiled.
“What then?”
“I'll share my cake.”
May you like
Taryn hugged her.
“That sounds like a very good plan.”
