I didn’t think about it much. I was too busy keeping three humans alive.
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The night of the World Cup final, Richard invited six friends over. I made a big pot of chili, filled bowls with chips, and lined up cold drinks on the coffee table beside the sofa.
I didn’t think about it much.
« Bel, you’re a queen, » one of the guys said as I set down the plates.
« Enjoy it while it’s hot, » I answered.
Richard clapped his hands together in the doorway.
« Boys, my wife feeds you, she cleans up after you, she just doesn’t laugh at my jokes anymore! »
The room chuckled.
A couple of them exchanged a glance I didn’t quite catch. David didn’t smile.
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