Alice suspected Paul couldn’t really picture his father, just like she couldn’t picture Paul when he was away. Maybe that was the case with people you wanted more than was good for you.
Ann BrasharesShe wasn’t sure if he wanted more from her or if he wanted less. Maybe it was both. Maybe it was always both.
Ann BrasharesBridget cried for the leavers and the left. For the people, like herself, grimly forsaking what precious gifts they would ever get.
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