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“In a few moments, the doors will open, and the next act of Dylan’s story will begin. No matter what the judge’s ruling, Max’s and Pip’s lives will be irreversibly changed today, and Leila knows they will forever question the choices they made in the weeks leading up to the hearing. But when you stand at a crossroad you cannot see each destination, only the beginnings of the paths that will lead you there. All you can do is choose one, and walk, and hope that someone will walk with you.”
― Clare Mackintosh, After the End

“Tulips were a tray of jewels.”
― E.M. Forster, Howards End

“When Alexis was born, I thought I'd never have a second child. How could I, when I'd already poured my love into my first? But then I had Brianna, and then Logan, and I realized something they don't teach you in biology.... The heart stretches.”
― Clare Mackintosh, After the End

“Even those fallen leaves dance, on the musical wind cadence.”
― Anoushka Tyagi