up the apron.
She ran her thumb over Sophie’s embroidered name.
Then she said:
“My daughter will never be taught that earning money makes her valuable. She’ll never be taught that staying home makes her weak. She’ll never be taught that marriage is dependence, or that motherhood is failure, or that love has to be earned by making choices someone else approves of.”
Vivian whispered:
“I’m still her grandmother.”
Lauren nodded.
“Yes.”
Hope flashed across Vivian’s face.
Then Lauren finished.
“And whether you remain part of her life will depend
