The Center of the World (2015)
“The cobblestones had a sheen of moisture over them as if a cloud had settled on the streets overnight, slipping past the growling volcanoes on the edge of town. The sidewalk, stones embedded hundreds of years ago, hugged a tight line between the street and the thick walls of the buildings.
“The child is an orphan,” said Kate. She lifted her chin, pointing it like a scabbard. She had not wanted to talk about the massacre inside the haven of Marta’s courtyard.
What was she doing? Kirkland had war...ned her about Will in the note. Why was she telling him anything?
“And because she’s an orphan, and because there was a massacre, you ran with her. I get that part. But Kate, I’ve lived in the villages—their family connections run deep. There will be grandparents,” said Will.
“No. Manuela told me, both sets of grandparents were gone.”
Will closed his eyes. “There will be other connections— aunts, uncles, cousins. You’ve just lifted this kid out of her world, her language.MoreLess
“The child is an orphan,” said Kate. She lifted her chin, pointing it like a scabbard. She had not wanted to talk about the massacre inside the haven of Marta’s courtyard.
What was she doing? Kirkland had war...ned her about Will in the note. Why was she telling him anything?
“And because she’s an orphan, and because there was a massacre, you ran with her. I get that part. But Kate, I’ve lived in the villages—their family connections run deep. There will be grandparents,” said Will.
“No. Manuela told me, both sets of grandparents were gone.”
Will closed his eyes. “There will be other connections— aunts, uncles, cousins. You’ve just lifted this kid out of her world, her language.MoreLess
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