Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger, #2)

by V.C. Andrews

But all the tempestuous emotions I felt were submerged in the tidal wave of spite and vengeance I felt.

“We both knew it couldn’t last, Catherine. From the beginning I warned you, April just can’t marry with September.”

I was still that selfish, ravenous, demanding attic mouse who had to have it proven time and time again that I was worthy enough to live in the sunlight.

And the way you find out how much they care is by looking into the eyes—eyes never learn how to lie.”

want you to understand that what is black to one person is white to another. And nothing in this world is so perfect that it is pure white, or so bad it is pure black. Everything concerning human beings comes in shades of gray,

All you need do is say good-bye to yesterday’s loves, and hello to the new. Look around and see who needs you most and you won’t go wrong. Forget who needed you yesterday.

When you can forgive and forget the past, peace and love will come again to you, and this time it will stay.