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"Good for you, Miss Ginger," Trevor said "I think you’d make an excellent teacher Kids really flock to you, and you have a great understanding of their emotions"

"Thank you, Trevor I’ has lit a fire under me"

Haven had no idea about any of this She felt so out of touch with heron She reached across the table and squeezed her mother’s hand "You’re sure this is what you want to do?"

"Yes I’ve also renewed o almost every day with Wanda Dixon and Cathlyn Sihts We also take a Zuym? It was like she didn’t even know her anymore No wonder she looked so different Her cheeks were rosy and she was sreat for you You ood"

HerI’ve lost fifteen pounds, and I’ve been sleeping better than I have in years"

"That’s justgreat" Haven wanted to be happy for her ht

"And then there’s this book club I joined as well We ain It’s so refreshing So eye-opening"

Haven leaned back in her chair, unable to fight the tears

HerDad died, so you could have this whole new life, isn’t it, Mom?"

"Haven Honey, it’s not like that at all"

"Isn’t it? Your life improved after he died, didn’t it? Look at all the fun you’re having now" She pushed back from the table "Excuse rabbed the car keys Trevor had left on the table by the front door Without thinking, she got in the car and backed down the driveway, knowing only that she had to get out of there, had to get away fro that just wasn’t the sa hole in her life, but now herhave to change? Everyone?