Her mother still hasn't asked about the gossip. But the meaning of her mother's question also she did not understand.
"So far I'm fine," Faye replied how she was feeling right now, "How about you, Mama?" she asked a little doubtfully. She didn't want to sound suspicious, but the sound that came out was the opposite of what she expected.
[Fine, too.]
Faye hated this situation, where she couldn't guess what her mother was thinking, "I'm busy at work. Did you just call to see how I'm doing?"
Silence again filled the atmosphere between them.
[Fay, you know why Mama called. Right?]
Faye closed her eyes tightly.
It's true that her mother knew about the rumors.
Even so, Faye still didn't want to admit it. She was still careful, she thought this was a trap, "What do you mean Mama?"
[Fay, don't mess with Mama.]