I’m in tears now. And the audience is silent. This anger from my mother nearly knocks me out. I can hear people clapping. It’s getting louder.
Larry gets up from his seat with a big smile on his face. He applauds me too. “Unbelievable, Mer! I’m astounded! I really thought you wouldn’t manage it… but the emotion came out so powerfully and beautifully!”
I hear what my teacher says, but I’m not really listening. I’m confused. I’m still overwhelmed with emotion, with the memory of what I went through. I can’t stop crying…
I’ve tried so hard to talk to her since then, to talk about the Secret Palace, both directly and indirectly. But it’s like talking to a brick wall every time! And if she’s reacting like that, it’s because something serious happened!
I feel like I’m breaking her heart. I f
