" She wasn't sure she could speak. She wanted him to take her again to the place.. In case he never came back, she wanted him to take her there now.
"I'm going to miss you, Kya. Every day, all day."
"You might forget me."
"I will never forget you. Ever. You take care of the marsh till I get back, you hear? And be careful."
"I will."
"I mean it now, Kya. Watch out for folks; don't let strangers get near you.. I'll come home... I'll be back before you know it. "

― Delia Owens , Where the Crawdads Sing / American Dirt