On Our 21st Birthday, We Received a Mysterious Box—We Gasped When We Saw What Was Inside

me say it. I am not mad that I have to go. I am sad, but I am not mad. I got to be your sister. That was the best thing.”

Mom covered her mouth.

“And I need to tell you a secret,” Nora said.

My heart stopped.

“I heard you two crying when you thought I was asleep. Gia, you asked God to take you instead. Leila, you said you wished you were the sick one because continue reading …