‘Don’t be rude to your aunt,’ said Baba. ‘Which aunt? I thought she was my mother. Is she or is she not?’ No one answered. ‘This house is full of lies and deceptions. Our lives have never been normal. We are not a normal family … Why are you always pretending?’ ‘Enough, Leyla!’ Mother said, her frown deepening. ‘We are all trying to help you here.’ Leila spoke slowly. ‘I don’t think so. I think you are trying to save Uncle.’

