“In the living room, the consensus among the guests was that Scotty’s looks favored his father, but the Judge was quick to disagree: ‘He doesn’t look a thing like me. He looks like an hors d'oeuvre.’ Hearing this, Joan thought the following, and pledged it to herself, as both prayer and promise: You will be loved, Scotty Ocean. And while the guests laughed at the Judge’s remark, Joan leaned over and softly whispered to her newborn son, 'You will be loved.”
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Peter Hedges
Peter Hedges is an American novelist known for his profound emotional depth and delicate narrative style. His works often explore themes of family, growth, and identity, and are highly appreciated by readers. more
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