Unmoved

After she finished reading, she asked, "Mom, did I read okay? I can study on my own now. Grandma signed me up for a lot of classes, painting, violin, and drumming too."

"OK. If you want to study, go for it. If not, don't force it. Your health comes first," I said, still looking at my computer.

Right then, Hazel mumbled, "Daddy's not back yet. He's been coming home late a lot lately. Mom, I gotta t