“It’s not that.” She took Edith’s hand. “It’s about what you told us the other day. I had no idea you were suffering so much.”
“Because I didn’t tell you.”
“I should have asked you how you were faring more often. I’m so sorry, Edith.”
“Don’t be.” She hugged her sister. “You helped me a lot.”
“How? Lending you money? Some help.” Marianne shook her head. “You’ve always been the strongest one between us. I didn’t think you needed a different type of help.”
“Me, the strongest? You did all those exercises to overcome your fear of the water. I’m still as scared as a kitten.”
“I neglected you. I was a terrible sister.”
“You got married.”
Marianne’s bottom lip quivered, and she took a deep breath. “I love you, Edith.”
Even Edith needed a deep breath. “I love you too, Marianne.”
