She looked embarrassed.
“Here.”
“I thought maybe someone would leave food.”
Nobody spoke.
The older woman quietly pushed the tray of burgers closer.
“Please eat.”
This time the pregnant woman nodded.
“Thank you.”
She picked up one cheeseburger with shaking hands.
Before taking a bite, she looked toward Celeste.
“I never expected charity. I just didn’t expect to be humiliated.”
Celeste shifted uncomfortably.
