“Alright !"

As Jennie returned to the classroom, her desk mate, observing the scene outside, inquired with curiosity, “Is that your mother who brought you lunch, Jennie?"

Jennie paused, gazing out the window, hesitated momentarily and offered a subtle nod.

Her desk mate responded with an admiring smile, “Your mother is truly beautiful."

Jennie retrieved the container and shared the doughnuts with her friends.