Chapter 44

• Her mother had a smile she always loved to see but in this situation it was not the reaction she expected. She was expecting a punishment that would last till her life was over. “Mom, about yesterday I. . .”
• “Zee,” her mother interrupted as she came to seat beside her on the bed. “I understand you’re eighteen now but if your friends throw a surprise party for you I want to know about it to.” She gestured to her words, a gloomy smile on her face. Then a little spark descended. “Oh baby, I feel like I missed a whole massive moment in your life.” She bent to pull Zipporah into an back-recking hug.
• “Uhm, I don’t underst. . .” She mumbled from her mothers breasts.