Chapter 151

• When things had been better, both Ray and Marilyn would take turns reading passages out of the book, mimicking voices of the characters to Rachel's delight. Now it was rare for both parents to be present during reading time. But, Rachel would continue to insist and on some occasions, both Marilyn and Ray would show up and briefly the magic of Rachel's smile would make the couple's troubles disappear.
• One night, Rachel asked for them both to read to her. When they settled into their chairs, they both noticed a large piece of paper bookmarked a few pages ahead of where they had finished from the night before.
• Rachel just smiled and explained that it was a surprise for them.