“Why don’t you think I can take care of myself? I can be just as assertive as Adriana.” “Of course we know that,” Mamma said a little too quickly. “But maybe you’re not as emotionally . . . stable.” She closed her mouth like she realized that was worse than saying I wasn’t as assertive. “Keep digging yourself into a hole, Celia,” Nonna muttered, taking a sip of coffee. “You’ll be to China in no time.” I blinked. “Emotionally stable?” Mamma played with her jacket zipper like it had suddenly become interesting. “Maybe that was the wrong term.” “Please, Celia, do explain yourself,” Nonna urged
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