AVA'S FAMILY HOUSE
Dinner at Ava’s house was a welcome distraction from the chaos that had been brewing in Lisa’s life. After the tense argument with her father earlier, she needed the comfort of familiarity, of normalcy, of good food, and laughter.
Ava’s mom, Mrs. Thompson, was a gracious host, and Lisa found herself praising her cooking between bites, genuinely appreciating the warmth and care that had gone into the meal.
“Your food is amazing, Mrs. Thompson,” Lisa said, smiling as she savored a forkful of roast chicken. “I’d come back just for this.”
Mrs. Thompson beamed, pleased by the compliment. “Well, you’re always welcome, Lisa. I’ll be happy to share my recipes anytime," she said.
As the evening wore on, the conversation flowed easily between the three of them—Ava, Mrs. Thomp
