The Secret Life of Bees
Why didn't Rosaleen tell Lily about her mother before?
Chapter 13
1-2 sentences
Asked by
julie P #537470
Last updated by
jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours
Answered by
jill d #170087
Rosaleen tells Lily that she had feared Lily would discover the sad truth, having heard rumors that Deborah had left. Lily is upset that Rosaleen did not explain this to her earlier, but Rosaleen assures her that she did not want to hurt Lily.
Source(s)
http://www.gradesaver.com/the-secret-life-of-bees/study-guide/summary-chapters-13-and-14
