I knew her well enough to understand that when Delia pushed you away, it was her way of making sure she didn't get shoved first.
Jodi PicoultIt turns out that sharing the past with someone is different from reliving it when youโre alone. It feels less like a wound, more like a poultice.
Jodi PicoultWhat you notice is the loneliness. Daniel started to isolate himself, because it hurt less than being pushed away.
Jodi PicoultWhat makes a treasure a treasure." Marine replied, "is how rare a find it is, when you need it the most.
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