I shook my head and put my hand on Liam's wrist."No." My voice was quiet but unwavering.Having them removed would only make it seem as if I still cared. They weren't worth another ounce of emotion.I looked down and took my daughter's soft little hand."Sweetie, want to go ride the carousel over there?"She nodded at once, completely unaware that anything was wrong."Yes, Mommy!"I turned away without giving the elderly couple another glance.I took Liam's arm and walked away without hesitation.The wind carried Mom's hoarse, anguished sobs toward me."Emma..." Her voice was faint, full of endless regret and despair.The early-spring breeze soon carried it away.I didn't look back.I had finally left them behind, along with the girl who had spent her whole life giving in just to keep everyone else happy.For years, they had called me "the sensible one" whenever they wanted me to sacrifice something for Clara. But that wasn't who I was anymore.And once I left them, I finally became a
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