“I can understand that it’s not exactly something that you’re thrilled to hear—“
“Something that I’m not thrilled to hear? Marcel. Do you have any idea how furious I am that you brought her back with you? And then you keep this from us like it’s some kind of secret—“
“I didn’t keep it from you because it’s a secret. I kept it from you because it was for the sake of her safety. I know you just as well as you know yourself, mother. I knew that the moment that you heard that she was back, you would react in this manner. You’re probably waiting for the opportunity to go and have a go at her.”
My mothers lack of response was all that I needed to hear at this point in time. It was all the confirmation that I needed, and truth be told, there was a part of me that was thankful that I now didn’
