Chapter Fifty-ThreeSea Scope: Twenty years ago
After her mother left, Wendy sat at the desk she'd occupied every Saturday since vacation Bible school began in June. The classroom was in her elementary school. There were ten children attending religious lessons with her. She recognized a few from her fifth-grade class last year, but no one ever spoke to her. She wished Glen and Sarah went to Bible school so at least she'd have someone to talk to.
Miss Taylor was already at the front of the room which meant Wendy had made it in time for the class to start. The teacher reminded her a bit of her mother. She was probably around the same age and had a lovely voice. On Sundays, she sang in the choir at their church.
“Good morning, children. Please take out your Bibles. Today's lesson is about
