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Meg
I couldn’t begin to express how relieved I was that Danica was back in town. She was, and always had been, my person. My mother and Claire were both vital, loving, and reassuring presences in my life; but Dani was my staunchest supporter and confidant. She was my very best friend, and the one I always turned to and leaned on during difficult times in my life. She was also the only one who knew my secret.
Claire and Mom cared about and supported me, but they were obliged to be there for me because of our family connection. We were blood relatives, so they had to have my back. Dani was my rock because she wanted to be in my life. It was a subtle difference, but it existed.
Besides, Claire had always been consumed by her love for Alex, and although Mother didn’t admit it aloud, she
