35.1 EVERSON

"Please deliver this to Joyous Delights bakery, son. You know, miss Jade, right? Give it to her; she already paid for it." I quickly nodded to Mom and grabbed the medium box of strawberries she was gesturing at on the table.

"OK, mom, I'll be back immediately." Mom smiled at me as she continued to place the fruits in the cartons on the table that she was preparing for me to deliver to the houses that had placed orders with us.

Because the sun was so bright, I wore a cap. It's a beautiful day for some, and there are many children playing in our neighborhood. Outside the house, our neighbors were chatting, but when they noticed me, they stopped and gazed at me with judging eyes. They constantly do it when they see my mom and me, until I grow used to it.

I moved away from their stares and began walking. I kno