Of course, she remembered not visiting Amelia in the hospital for days on end.
Yet now, upon hearing of her illness, she couldn't wait to fly over.
This kind of action was an unconscious attempt to atone for her sins.
If she had known that Evelyn Cobb's life would end at 30, she would have done everything in her power to treat her well during the first 30 years.
After Evelyn's death, Iris Yael's deepest regret was her lack of time spent with her daughter.
Their closest bonds were formed over the meals that they shared during holidays and festivals.
All her time and energy were spent on research and on other people.
It was only after Evelyn's death that Iris realized she had made the same mistake as countless other parents – giving her best time and energy to others instead of her own child.
"I'm sorry." Iris's fingers trembled beside her, tightening and loosening.
She couldn't bear to look into Amelia's eyes.
They were too clear.
