Ethel snorted, distracting her. “I’ve spent my whole life trying to lose weight.” She looked down at her empty dress and grinned. “So, every cloud has a silver lining.
Hana forced a smile on her lips, trying to see anything aside from a lost retirement fund. Ethel leaned closer and breathed coffee fumes into Hana’s face. “I’m sorry for spying on you. I hope you can forgive me.”
Hana nodded. “Yes. Of course I can.”
Ethel rolled her eyes. “You see, dear, I always admired you. I liked the idea of him knowing you. I hoped we might become friends and wanted to impress you.”
“Me?” Hana raised her voice in surprise.
Ethel nodded. “Yes, dear. Suffering your great loss and carrying on, bringing up those beautiful children by yourself. You always looked so serene and together. Then finding that
