Chapter 21
As long as Liam had some time away from the truck, with Carmen’s insistence he take more days, he went to visit his mom and maybe cook for her. One thing he’d noticed was that she rarely cooked for herself. She always made a full meal when any or all of the kids were there for dinner, but on days when she was alone, she thought it was a waste to cook.
Times like these made him glad Maggie was home, even if it was just for the week. Maggie provided Mom with company and someone to cook for.
Liam walked through the back door and heard the kettle whistle. He turned the knob on the stove and yelled, “Hey, Mom. It’s Liam.”
“No need to holler. I’m right here.”
Without thought, he grabbed her teacup and readied her drink.
“Why aren’t you at work?”
The hint of brogue in her voice
