IRENE
"Here comes the chew train," I almost felt bad for Mirabel. She was trying so hard, but Karen's bored expression wasn't in the least encouraging.
Aunt couldn't control her laughter, making matters ten times worse. Carl, on the other hand was swinging his feet as he bobbed his head, eating happily whatever Anna put in his mouth.
Karen swallowed her food and rolled her eyes, looking at the head table. Something tugged at my heart. Karson wasn't back yet and the kids noticed. They kept asking and wondering how long it'd take for him to return.
I tried to keep them entertained and focused on anything else but their eyes would wander to his seat.
"I asked Ralphael, something came up." Aunt said.
"What?" I blinked at her and she stared at me with a fond look. "Oh, uhm… okay. I-I was
