نجمة البحر Quotes

“Deep down, he expected his mother to call his name and ask him to stay. He'd imagined the scenario countless times, each time removing one detail and adding another, saying one thing and then unsaying it. These moments kept him company at night, when he'd climb into bed, shut his eyes, and begin the game of permutations, which would end abruptly when sleep overcame him.”
― Elias Khoury, نجمة البحر