Sherrie would be there, and the last time I'd seen her at a social event she burst into tears when she saw me and ran out of the room. You're upset, I'd yelled after her, meanly.
In "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender, the protagonist reflects on an emotionally charged encounter with a woman named Sherrie. During a previous social event, Sherrie's reaction was intense; she cried upon seeing the protagonist and quickly left the room, highlighting a complicated emotional connection between them. This moment of vulnerability left a lasting impression, and the protagonist's response was somewhat harsh, expressing frustration instead of concern.
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