“She marched about the table, slapping mashed potatoes on each plate, mumbling, “Guess it’s my Christian duty to feed you, even if you is fallen women.” Little else was said as roast beef, gravy, fried okra, and biscuits were passed. Billy in particular looked so forlorn that Jessica actually felt sorry for him. Cole and Lila kept exchanging odd, intense glances, increasing Jessica’s anxiety. At the end of the meal, a hush fell over the gathering as Ma came forward with a beautiful iced ...cake. As the others eyed it greedily, Ma stepped up to Billy and all but purred. “I almost forgot, son. Miss Dumpling left this here cake for you.” “Yeah, I know,” Billy muttered, regarding her skeptically. Ma flashed him a simpering smile. “You want it, honey?” Billy gulped. “Reckon I wouldn’t mind a piece.” “Then it’s yours.” Without further ado, Ma slammed the cake smack into Billy’s face.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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