“Okay, sweethearts,” Portia said, clapping her hands once. “Big smiles. Let’s do this!”
But before the camera clicked, her husband shifted beside her. His posture changed suddenly — a subtle stiffening, a sharp intake of breath. He leaned forward slightly, squinting at someone walking past behind the children. It was such a small reaction that Portia barely noticed, but he muttered something under his breath, just loud enough to make her glance his way.
“What did you say?” she asked, but the moment was already moving forward.Continue reading…
