They were obviously not neighbors.
Then the man said something I couldn’t hear.
But I saw it happen. Mrs. Harlow’s smile faded, and her shoulders dropped.
Then she started shaking.
I didn’t know why. Not yet.
But I had a feeling it wasn’t good news.
***
I glanced across the street at Caleb’s house.
Renee stood in her doorway, watching quietly.
Then she started shaking.
There was something different in her expression.
Something steady, as if she knew exactly what was about to happen next.
And that is when I realized the whole thing wasn’t just about a broken ramp anymore.
I stepped a little closer, Ethan now right behind me. “Mom… what’s going on?”
“I don’t know,” I said, but my eyes were on Mrs. Harlow.
“Mom… what’s going on?”
The man standing in front of her spoke again, louder this time.
“We need to discuss your application.”
Application?
Mrs. Harlow blinked rapidly. “I… I’m sorry. I think there’s been a mistake. We had dinner scheduled—”
“There’s no mistake,” the man cut in.
The street filled quickly.
The man reached into his jacket and pulled out a folder.
“We’re here representing the Board of Directors of the ‘Foundation for Global Kindness’.”
I think there’s been a mistake.
I’d even heard of them. They were a large organization with a massive reach and charitable programs countrywide. Whoever led that foundation had power.
Mrs. Harlow straightened a little, trying to recover. “Yes, of course. I’ve been in the final interview stages for the CEO position. I wasn’t expecting—”
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