Her mom waited for a while before stretching her hand to place it on Lilly's left hand, which was on the table. Then she said slowly and softly, "I understand how you feel because I am your mom. I complained the same thing to your dad this morning even before you got to tell me all this. I thought he was going to have a conversation with you, but nevertheless, since you have let me know now, I will discuss this with him and, this time, you will be free to live your life like everyone else. But please do not be mad at us. All we care about is your safety and I am patiently hoping that you will understand that."
Lilly shifted her hand away from her mom's and had her face turn red to make her mom know she had just been offended. "No mom. I understand. What do you still think, huh? That I am
