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Big Little Lies Chapter 21

By Liane Moriarty

Chapter 21

Just as Jane is envious of Madeline, and Madeline is envious of Celeste, Celeste is envious…of Jane.
Seems weird, but it's true: rich Celeste wishes for a spare, independent, unadorned life.
When they go to pick up the kids after kindergarten, Celeste and Jane chat about their professional lives.
Celeste used to be a lawyer. She loved it.
Jane was meant to be a lawyer, she says cryptically.
They recognize something in one another and agree to start going on walks together.
Meanwhile, Madeline is doing her work for Pirriwee Theater. Her boss tells her that there are a bunch of extra, free tickets for Disney On Ice—does Madeline want them?
It turns out that Disney On Ice is taking place on the same day as Renata's daughter's birthday party.
Yes, says Madeline. She does want them.