Richard and Rosie stood with dropped jaws, staring at her. They kept looking at her, Rosie started shaking her head in displeasure and blurted out; how dare you think you can waltz into us after abandoning us all these while? You do not have the right to tell us what to do! Rosie had never spoken to her mother that way before. It was evident that the past events had not only changed Richard but also Rosie. She had grown a thick skin, and a “not give a damn” attitude. Her mother stirred at her with amazement. I know I have been away all this while, but it was for the best. She said, trying to justify her absence. What about when Dad was poisoned? Wasn't that enough reason to come back? Rosie gave her mum a dashing look and walked away! I… she tried to say something to pacify her,

