“Chaya’s illness has nothing to do with you or the boys. It was sad and tragic, but nothing hereditary or genetic or contagious. Trust me”

Shoshi pulled the Share and Care envelope from her book bag and waved it in the air. “I think you should join”

She knew she should speak to Ruchie. It wasn’t right. How much longer could she keep her in suspense?

Rikki couldn’t answer. How could she? She had just found out that a huge chunk of her life was a lie

She heard her mother mention her name, and stiffened. Why were her parents talking about her? Rikki leaned closer to the door and stopped breathing, trying to hear through the den ...