I frowned, unsure what she meant. She hesitated before continuing.
“Your daughter-in-law tipped me very generously. But she also asked me to tell you a story that wasn’t true—one that might upset you. She wanted me to say I overheard you talking badly about her.”
“She asked you to say that?” I whispered.
The waitress nodded. “I couldn’t do it. You seem like a good person, and it just didn’t feel right.”
I thanked her for her honesty, my mind swirling. I walked back inside, my steps heavy with confusion.
The Lunch That Changed Everything
Claire greeted me with a bright smile when I returned. “Everything okay?” she asked casually.
I studied her face, wondering how someone who seemed so genuine could have planned something so manipulative. For a long moment, I said nothing. Finally, I forced a small smile and replied, “Yes, everything’s fine.”
We continued the meal, making small talk. Outwardly, everything seemed normal, but inside my heart was unsettled.
Why would she do this? Why, after inviting me to start fresh, would she plot something that could only sow mistrust?
A Conversation With My Son
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