This time the Lizzie Huff came with a full body slump over one hip. The teenage pose of cockiness and impatience. Lizzie had perfected it sometime around the age of seven. And if Caroline ever needed proof that Lizzie was gaining control over her outbursts, the lack of property damage right now was a good example.
Finally, Lizzie's eyes lowered and the pose was dropped. She never wanted to argue with her mom, and cause her to worry even less. She adored her mother. "I don't mean to," she said in a voice that was much more contrite.