“Because every time you called, you asked whether I was okay. You never asked what I actually did all day.”
That question hurt.
Aunt Ria lowered her eyes.
“You’re right. I should’ve asked more.”
Vanessa shook her head.
“She’s turning you against me.”
I stood up.
“Then answer one question. Now, where are my hearing aids?”
I stood up.
Nobody spoke.
Finally, Vanessa walked into the hallway.
She returned with my case.
Both aids were inside.
“I found them in the cabinet.”
“Why were they there?” Aunt Ria asked.
Both aids were inside.
“I moved them while cleaning.”
I took the case.
“You knew I needed them for my interview.”
“I didn’t think you’d miss the whole thing.”
I looked at her.
“So you knew where they were.”
“I moved them while cleaning.”
Vanessa said nothing.
“You watched me search. You watched me cry.”
“Zoe, I was overwhelmed.”
