I said nothing.
Her breathing came fast and loud over the phone.
"Molly, say something. It's Mom. Why would you change your number without telling your family? Do you have any idea how worried your father and I have been?"
I looked at the clear blue sky beyond the balcony.
"What do you want?"
My cold tone silenced her for a moment. When she spoke again, her voice had turned coaxing.
"Molly, are you still angry with me? What happened before was my fault. I shouldn't have forced you to give Sadie your engagement. Now that you're already with Wade, could you..."
She paused, as if embarrassed to continue.
"Could you ask Wade to help the family? The company's cash flow has collapsed. Your father's been so worried that his hair has turned white. You can't just stand by and watch everythi
