Gathering Storm

Edith's face changed slightly. She carefully observed Orson's expression, for fear that Veda would say something inappropriate and make Orson unhappy, so that she could hurry up to smooth things over.

But Orson only paused for two seconds and asked Veda, "What do you think of my Babe Veda? Did she also think Dad was embarrassed today? Are you a loser?"

"Of course not!" Veda loosened her arm around