ETHA’S POVI lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, not even turning when Mom came into my room. I couldn’t look at her, not after everything. My heart hurt too much. She sighed and walked over to my bed. “I’ll try to come back early to see you to the airport,” she said, her voice calm but firm. “Listen, Etha, whatever I’m doing is for your own good. When you’re older, you’ll understand. There’s a threat here, and I don’t want that for you. I’ll do anything to protect you..you know that. When it’s safe, I can bring you back, and we can talk about living here. But for now, it’s not safe. I want you in Georgia, where I know you’ll be okay, where I can keep an eye on you.”bShe sighed again, like she was tired. “I’m doing everything I can to make sure nothing happens to you. I hope you understand. You’ve always been a smart girl.” She leaned down, her lips brushing my hair. “I’ll be home soon, okay? I love you.” I didn’t say anything, didn’t move. She waited, but when I stayed quiet
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