He 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.
Marie LuWhen youโve been poor all your life, you never really think it could be any other way. And sometimes youโre even happy, because at least youโve got your family and your health and your arms and legs and a roof over your head.
Marie LuSo, when I thought June might take you away, I didnโt know what to do. I felt like she was taking everything that mattered to me. I felt like she was taking away from you all the things that I didnโt have. Thatโs why Iโm sorry. Iโm sorry because you shouldnโt have to be everything to me. I had you, but Iโd forgotten that I had myself too.
Marie Lu