f Jessica's smiling face a

second chance, it

new the

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in the air,

e stare

d. "Sarah, honey,

a split second, her eyes narrowing b

e firm, devoid of the warmth the

t. "What are you talking about? This is your cou

le tragedy. But I'm starting college soon. I need my space, my foc

s, but it was the first thing I could think

. "Sarah, that's not like y

hurt in Mom's eyes. "Taking on another person full-time

Well, I never. Sarah, your mother has a heart of gold, and t

om's shoulder. "It's okay, Aunt Linda. I don't want

e, you're not a burden." She looked at me, her eyes plead

figure, always putting others first. Her em

the fire. I remem

said, my resolve hardening.