Madeleine was taken aback by the idea of revealing everything to her parents. She imagined returning to the comfort of her childhood home, retreating to her familiar bedroom adorned with nostalgic decor. This thought filled her with a sense of warmth and possibility.
In her musings, Madeleine considered the life of a single woman, akin to Emily Dickinson, where she could immerse herself in creativity and writing without the pressures of societal expectations. The vision of a carefree existence, focused solely on her art, tempted her as a comforting alternative to her current circumstances.