Before the thing with your sister, people liked you for who you were. Why shouldn’t they do the same now?” Tears burned in my eyes. “I’m not sure I know who I am anymore. Everything I’ve done these last few years has been to please others. I faded into the background to give Mom and Dad room for their sadness. I never asked Samuel for anything because I didn’t want him to think I was taking Fina’s place. I always adapted to everything around me. I was so stupid.” “Then stop. It’s been years since Fina left. Everyone’s had enough time to mourn her, to miss her. It’s time to move on, to live in
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