CLAIRE
“Do you want some ice cream?” I know that this is cheating, but I really needed more time to absorb that the people I’ve been trusting for years and considered my family had lied to me.
I also needed some time to think of how I would explain that to Calum. He wasn’t bugging me on our way back, but just because I told him I’d explain once we got home.
Calum’s eyes twinkled. He smiled and nodded. It has always been my saving grace whenever I want to distract him. Calum isn’t really fond of sweets but would never decline ice cream. It’s odd for a child, but I’m not complaining.
We were already close to our house but shifted directions to head to the nearby park, where he always buys ice cream. I was overwhelmed by the number of people around. There was another ice cream shop, but i
