How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Eleanor was only supposed to stay with them for a few days, maybe a week. Just until Richie cooled down and let her come home. (8.40)
The details of Eleanor's time at the Hickman's are revealed slowly. It wasn't so bad initially, right? Just a few days. It's all fine… until her mom doesn't call her for six months.
Quote #2
At first, her mom would call Eleanor at the Hickman's almost every day after school. After a few months, the calls stopped. It turned out that Richie hadn't paid the phone bill, and it got disconnected. But Eleanor didn't know that for a while. (8.42)
That last sentence—wham. The thought that Eleanor didn't know why her mom wasn't calling hits like a truck.