A Bold Move

Seeing Hazel pout, I said, "You need to learn how to tell who's genuine and who's just pretending. If someone makes you uncomfortable, just keep your distance."

Hazel nodded. "Dad said the same thing."

I nodded. "It's your call if you want to answer the phone or not."

"I don't want to." Hazel declined the call, then looked at me and asked, "Mom, can I sleep at your place tonight?"

I shook my head.