Chapter 27
“I’m so proud of you, Lotte.”
Lotte couldn’t believe her own ears. “Proud? There was nothing especially brave or prudent I’ve done.” She had expected a lecture about her irresponsible behavior, but praise? Coming from Ursula, who’d never broken a rule in her life?
“Don’t say that. We found out about the Jews in hiding and the fake papers.” Ursula’s blue eyes rested on her with the kind of pride only an older sister could show.
“I don’t regret having helped them. But I do wish I had planned things better.” Lotte took a sip from the glass of cold, whole milk in front of her and then licked around her mouth like a cat so as not to waste a single drop.
“Yes, you should have. But that doesn’t matter now. What matters is that you did the right thing, and you’re here to tell the t
