His Return, My Ruin
That's why I won't let you make a mistake, Tasha.
"It's not fair, Mom. I'm sorry I don't have a brother, but it's not fair to hold me hostage to your expectations."
"We all have obligations: to society, to our children, and to our parents. As a mother, it is my duty to protect you from doing something foolish. As a daughter, it is your duty to listen to me and consider others. Remember that, Tasha: we are not free from birth, no matter what anyone says.
Mom pushes her cup away and stares at my forehead for a few moments, as if she wants to instill wisdom in me.
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