THEY MOCKED HER IN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR MONTHS—UNTIL THE GRANDMOTHER DISCOVERED SHE UNDERSTOOD EVERY WORD
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Chapter 12 - THE HOUSE BY LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Summer arrived.
The lake turned blue.
The trees filled with leaves.
And Lillian invited me to spend a weekend at her apartment.
We painted together.
Walked along the waterfront.
And talked for hours in ASL.
One evening, she asked:
Do you miss Daniel?
I smiled sadly.
Every day.
She nodded.
Then why are you still apart?
I looked toward the lake.
Because I don't want to return to the same life.
Lillian smiled.
Good.
I laughed.
Good?
She nodded.
Love should make your life larger, not smaller.
I looked at her.
She continued.
But people can learn.
I swallowed.
Do you think Daniel has?
May you like
Lillian smiled.
Ask him.
