You have always had trouble reading, but you have been embarrassed to admit it because Hosea did not bother to ask if you were telling the truth after you managed to persuade him that you could read.

Mary Beth once told you that she was excited to read books with you because she thought you could read, and you were unable to say no when you witnessed her excitement and happiness. When the time came, you found it difficult to even read a single sentence. You laughed and tried to hide it, but in the end, the truth was revealed.

"You can't read? I never knew! I could help you if you'd like..." With a smile, eager to build a closer relationship with you, she offered to help you learn to read.