Chapter 5 A Debt

• I lifted my head and stared at a corner of the blue sky peeking out from beneath the eaves of the house. It was cerulean and pristine.
• My grandmother's resolute voice penetrated the wall and resonated in my ears. At that moment, she was my only hope of survival in the world.
• Her firm stance foiled my mother's plan. After the ravioli were done, Skyler complained about the lack of sauce and started clamoring about going home after eating only two of them.