Restoring His Heart. Lorraine Beatty
he wanted out. Away from all the warm and cozy nonsense. He tried to battle his impulse to flee. He wanted to go to his room to sort things out, but to do so would be rude. He took a step backward, seeking distance. Everyone seemed happy, even joyful. It couldn’t be real. Did every happy family act this way?
Angie Durrant caught his attention, motioning him to the kitchen. She handed him the bowl of rice and smiled. “Go put that on the table then tell the boys we’re ready to eat.”
He nodded, wondering for the tenth time how he ended up here. He’d never felt so out of place, so awkward, in his whole life.
Were they trying to rehabilitate him? Were they trying to make him feel the burden of his damaging their landmark? Or was it money? Did they think he would compensate them later for their kindness? The thought immediately filled him with shame. These people weren’t like the ones he normally associated with. The Durrants were people he had little exposure to.
Adam placed the bowl, then moved slowly into the family room. The guys were focused on the Saints football game. “Food’s ready.”
Matt turned and smiled. “’Bout time. I’m starving.” He punched his dad playfully in the arm. “Chow.”
Tom stood and tapped his grandson, Kenny, on the head. “Come on, kiddo.”
Adam followed them into the dining room, a strange tightness in the center of his chest as he watched the family come together. Laura smiled and motioned him to the seat beside her.
He asked himself again if what he was seeing was real. Probably not. They were all on their best behavior for his sake. Trying to put on a show. The way his parents did whenever they came home. Once a year his mother would parade out her best china and invite the crowd. They’d all smile, put on a display of family happiness, then the next morning, they’d all go their separate ways.
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