I Never Told You But

Trevor sensed Simone was upset with the angry turn to her mouth and tears filled to the brim. Since he could not think of a thing he’d done, he wrapped his hand over her shoulder and gave a slight squeeze.
Simone protested, “Trevor, they said I was too small to be on their rowing team. I used my new deck shoes that Annie bought me so I wouldn’t slip getting in or out of the boat.”