Be My Mom Instead

When Clara turned her down again, Hazel felt like everyone around her was laughing at her. She couldn't take it anymore and burst into tears. "I hate you, Mom!" she shouted, running off.

People just glanced over at the commotion, then lost interest and went back to what they were doing. After all, arguments between family members were pretty common.

"Mrs. Mercer," Nancy called out, stepping forwar