Is your mother upset?” Dinah asked as they walked together. “She’s not speaking to me,” Penny said. “I don’t know what to do about it. When I told her I was going to go to Azure Springs so I could have some time to figure out what was next for me, she yelled and accused me again of not caring.” “I’m sure you’ll be glad to be free of her.” Penny shook her head. “No. She’s my mother. If I had my way, we’d be making plans together. I hate leaving her like this, but when I kneel beside my bed each night, I feel nothing but peace about going. I wish she could understand. Leaving would be easier if
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