How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The surprising thing was how he took it. Wendy might have thought from the way he was with his mother back at Thanksgiving that it wouldn't be that bad when she died, but he sank into the chair, weeping. Now it'll never be any better, he said. As long as she was around I could always hope things might change someday, and now I know they never will. (28.163)
Garrett may not have the best relationship with his mother, but he's still devastated when she dies. He's always held out hope that she'll stop being so emotionally distant and actually accept him as he is. But that's over now.