She Gave Up College To Save Her Family’s Farm. The Day It Was Sold, The Whole Town Held Its Breath

Keeping Calm

My heart raced as Richard smoothly began his chatter, but I kept my face a calm lake. Just another business deal, no biggie.

We exchanged pleasantries, a part of the well-worn routine I had grown accustomed to. ‘How’s everything, Daisy-Lynn?’ he asked casually.

I matched his tone, ‘Same old, Richard.’ I was cool on the outside, all while managing the chaos tumbling through my mind beneath the exterior.