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how to smile。 Mr。 Loski was clean and smooth on the
outside; but there was a distinct whiff of something rotten
buried just beneath the surface。 And the ever…efficient Mrs。 Loski seemed flustered; almost
hyper。 Was it having us over that was making her
nervous?
Then there was Bryce—the most disturbing of all because I had to admit that I didn't really
know him; either。 And based on what I'd discovered
lately; I didn't care to know any more。 Looking across the table at him; all I got was a strange;
detached; neutral feeling。 No fireworks; no leftover
anger or resurging flutters。
Nothing。
After we'd had dessert and it was time to go; I went up to Bryce and told him I was sorry for
having been so fierce when we'd first e in。 “I
should've let you apologize; and really; it was very nice of your family to have us over。 I know
it was a lot of work and; well; I think my mom had a
really good time and that's what matters to me。” We were looking right at each other; but it
was almost as though he didn't hear me。 “Bryce? I said
I'm sorry。”
He nodded; and then our families were waving good…bye and saying good night。
I walked behind my mother; who was holding hands with my father; and beside my brothers;
who were carrying home what was left of our pies。
We all wound up in the kitchen; and Matt poured himself a glass of milk and said to Mike;