Valley of Gold in hell, i'll be in good company

Something grotesque inside of her bloomed — watered for the first time since she'd pressed her sisters under her thumb. If she could not allow herself any other feeling, she could have this, so long as she kept it to herself.

She wants to say something sharp, but cannot think of anything both clever and innocent enough for her liking before Petal speaks up — something so out of character that it surprises Dahlia.

It was for the best. Her mind goes to the same place as Petal's. If he's a healer, could he help their mother? Could he bring her back? Could he make her love them again?