We fell back onto the bed. The lamplight flickered. The house creaked around us, settling into its foundations, as if it were holding its breath.
“You’re staring,” she said without looking up. Mother-s Best Friend Maria Nagai
We didn’t sleep. We talked until the sky turned gray. She told me about her marriage, about the loneliness of loving someone who only wanted her as an accessory. She told me about the child she had lost, years ago, and the hollow it had left inside her. She told me that she had been watching me for years through my mother’s stories, and that she had always known I would be extraordinary. We fell back onto the bed
Then she stood, walked inside, and left me alone with the fireflies and the thunder of my own blood. “You’re staring,” she said without looking up
Answer: Maria Nagai would likely suggest that Sarah engage in activities that promote bonding, such as playtime, walks, and quiet time together. Sarah could also prioritize quality time with Max, such as regular feeding times and consistent sleep schedules, to help establish a sense of security and trust.