26. True Love
Michelle
The night with my daughter was better than I expected. At first, she was a bit reluctant, but soon she began to relax and speak with the spontaneity typical of children.
"And my friend Michael likes my friend Libby. He says they're going to get married when they grow up. Mommy, I don't want to get married. Is that wrong?"
I listened to her chatter away excitedly. I don't remember her being like this at home. We used to do her homework together, but there wasn't much personal conversation. Perhaps taking her away from her father for a few moments might help us build a bridge of trust, to be not just mother and daughter, but friends.
"No, it's not bad," I reply gently. "If that's how you feel, only you have the right to decide what you want for your future."
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