Chapter 58 Right Question, No Answer

• "Okay. Sorry." I say, suddenly tired. I feel defeated. I am nineteen, I can't continue throwing tantrums at my mom for doing her best for us when she also had her life turned upside down when she lost her life partner.
• I don't know if she dated after dad. I don't even know if she has anyone in her life now. I feel ashamed that I know really little about her.
• "That is okay. I just want to know you are doing okay. You are so far away from home, I think of you always. You know I hate travelling, but I agreed to come for this seminar because I knew I could come see you. No matter how briefly." Mom says, her voice unnaturally soft. I look up at her, her face is a mask but I can see her stern eyes are gentle and her stare is not as intense as I am used to.