Cricket, cricket.

Scarlet twisted her lips, smiling wryly. If Emory wanted to speak the truth and assert her opinion then she could do the same. So, she looked at Emory and asked, "If you are such a great mother then why don't your children get along with you? Why don't they love you in abundance?

I have never seen them hug or express any affection for you. Oh wait, I know. It's because you taught them to be cold like fish, like you. You turned them into emotionally constipated people.

When I come home, my son greets me with a smile and he hugs me.

When I am not home we talk on phone, every single day.

Tell me, oh great mother Emory when was the last time you heard from Emily, Elon or Esong for that matter?