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She nods again “She does, but my mom would make all da funny noises yous supposed to do When my Unca Colt comes over and weads to me, he makes da funny noises too”

Even the mention of his name sends a sharp pain to e to keep the smile on my face

“That’s great, sweetie I bet you love that”

She nods enthusiastically “I do” She leans forward, like she’s telling s me candy Gwanma doesn’t know about it”

I laugh and ruffle her hair “Just make sure you don’t eat any after you’ve brushed your teeth”

“Unca Colt says da sa”

I get up froh the door She’s an older woman that has to at least be in her fifties, but could easily pass for early forties with her thick, gray-free black hair, and body that is still in very good shape The wrinkles you nore are not present, but you can tell it’s natural, and not fro

I nervously look at her I’ve met her a few times when she’s coreets her I’ve avoided her as uy I was dating She’s been very nice, and I wonder how much Colt has told her about me This is the first time I’ve been near her since he and I split up, and I’m not quite sure how to act

“Hey, honey, you ready to go?” she asks Lizzy, bending down to place a kiss on the top of her head

“I’m weady”

When Mrs Maverick stands back up, her eyes land on ail How are you?”

My gaze turns weary with her question I’ to inquire aboutbecause Colt has told her about our breakup She doesn’t give anything aith her expression, so I answer like she’s just being polite

“I’m well, thank you How are you?”

Her smile remains kind when she answers “I’m wonderful”

Needing so to do other than look at Mrs Maverick, I walk over and grab Lizzy’s bag fro it to Lizzy I bend when she turns, and help her slip it on over her shoulders Lizzy turns back and leans in to give esture she does every day before she leaves