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“Why is that a bad thing, Zeesy? I’m allowed to change. I’m a growing person. I’m a teenager. The whole point is changing, right? We can’t stay kids forever”

I think she’s trying to be sympathetic, but she’s laughing so hard she can’t actually stand upright

“Naomi? Trust me. Yocheved knows there’s something wrong with Levi. I can promise you that”

I look up to find Ma and my older sisters sharing meaningful glances. The “Naomi is being overly sensitive and irrational” look

“That is the worst game in the world. Like I can see like nine thousand reasons why that would lead to fights and crying”

I look at Debbi’s profile, lips pressed together, and impulsively, I turn back. “Shan, you wanna join?”