I wanted to pretend like I had not heard Cindy speak but the weight of the issues on the ground would not let me act like I didn't care. So, I took in a deep breath and faced them fully, my face blank. I ignored Lucas' stare as I walked up to the table and dropped the things I held on the table. I smiled and slowly turned my head to look at Lucas. "What is this b***h saying, Lucas?" I asked through gritted teeth and he looked at the bowl of baby food before him. "You heard me and don't call me a b***h, bitch." I poked the inside of my cheek with my tongue as I fought the urge to get across the table to smack Cindy in the face. I chose to clench my hands and continued to stare at Lucas while waiting for a response from him. "What's the point of asking him? I told you that Lucas can neve

