“Did I do something wrong?” she asks, tears forming in the corners of her eyes. “You acted as if you really didn’t want to see me here. I’ve also noticed you’ve been avoiding me lately.”

“What are you talking about?” I say, dismissing her accusation. “I don’t understand why you’re getting emotional, Doris. I’m just having a bad day.”

“I don’t believe you,” Doris says, her voice trembling with hurt. “You’ve been distant lately. What did I do ...