“Adam does everything for us—running the family business, helping with the bills. I don’t know what we would’ve done if he’d been a girl.” The women nodded. “Especially in this country,” said one of them. “The boys are twice as needed and the girls are twice as hard to raise.” Fareeda laughed. “Exactly! I only have Sarah, and raising her in this country gives me nightmares. God help any woman who has to raise a daughter in America.” The women nodded in agreement. Glancing at Isra, whose eyes were locked on Deya’s face, Fareeda felt sorry she had to hear those words. But it was the truth. It
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