No one expected that Madam Baker, who looked so kind and gentle, would respond to Richard with such a sharp first sentence.

I suppressed a laugh. But I was probably the only one who found it funny.

The atmosphere was weird and awkward.

The truly awkward part wasn't what she said, but that I, the ex-wife, was right there too.

I lowered my head slightly and looked out the window, trying to make myself less noticeable. The snowy scene outside, not yet melted, was so ...