Nancy’s smile wavered briefly, then morphed into an even more disingenuous expression. “That’s so kind of you.” Your mom is truly fortunate to have a daughter as caring and devoted as you.
Just as Julia was about to reply, a deep, rumbling noise cut through the air. Both women turned their heads, their brows knitted in confusion.
The rumble of a motorcycle engine intensified, breaking the stillness of the neighborhood.
“What on earth…” Nancy muttered, her voice laced with annoyance.
The noise grew louder until, to Julia’s surprise, the motorcycle rolled into her driveway and came to a halt.
