Page 61 of K.I.N.: Karma Is Near

Carter smiled.

Or had gas.

I chose smile.

I walked out the bedroom with one eyebrow finished and one looking homeless, went to the intercom and pressed the button.

“Who is it?”

“Who else would it be?”

I rolled my eyes.

“Good morning to you too, Amanda.”

“Open this door, Avery.”

I buzzed her in.

Amanda stood there with her purse on one shoulder and two shopping bags in her hands.

I looked at the bags.

“What did you buy?”

“Move.”

“Good morning, Avery. You look beautiful today. How are you?”

“Move.”

I stepped aside.

She walked straight past me.

Then saw Carter.

Whole personality changed.

“There go my babyyyy.”

“See? You don’t even come here for me.”

“I raised you already.”

“Wow.”

I handed Carter over.

Amanda kissed all over her cheeks while I closed the door.

“Look at Grandma’s pretty girl. Hi, Carter. Hi, Mama.”

“She ate already.”

“How much?”

“Almost the whole bottle.”