Money is the most important thing in the world, you know. Money can buy you happiness, and I don't care what anyone else thinks.
Marie LuI’ve been searching a long time for something I think I lost. I felt like I found something when I saw you back there.
Marie LuMom used to say that having three boys was kind of like having a pet tornado that talked back.
Marie LuWe're in this together, right?" he whispers. "You and me? You want to be here, yeah?" There's guilt in his questions. "Yes," I reply. "I chose this." Day pulls me close enough for our noses to touch. "I love you.
Marie LuWhen you’ve been poor all your life, you never really think it could be any other way. And sometimes you’re even happy, because at least you’ve got your family and your health and your arms and legs and a roof over your head.
Marie LuHe loves so wholly. It is his nature. He blinks, then tries to find the right response. "I-" he stumbles. "I'm so afraid, June. So afraid of what might happen to-" I put two fingers against his lips to hush him. "Fear makes you stronger," I whisper. Before I can stop myself, I put my hands on his face and press my mouth to his.
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