During a Family Livestream, My Niece Snapped the Bracelet Off My Wrist

My colleague rolled her eyes. “Influencers,” she said. “You okay?”

“Fine,” I said, handing the phone back. “She lives for this kind of thing.”

Madison’s text arrived that afternoon. Her mother said I was being weird about the school thing and could I just call whoever and tell them to turn the money back on. Also she needed a new violin bow for the showcase continue reading …