C1312 Offstage Other People's Love

Before entering the house, Jacqueline gathered her emotions. She could not let Mrs. Garcia feel sad with her. "Mom, I'm back!"

"Jac, let Mom see how your hand is doing." Mrs. Garcia had been thinking about Jacqueline's injury all day, afraid that she would accidentally touch the water and get an infection or something.

Jacqueline put down her bag and raised her hand to show Mrs. Garcia. "Mom