Different Memories
Her mother spoke of these memories with fondness. However, Crystal would not have used the same words to describe her childhood. According to her, she did not get along with her siblings. On top of that, she would sneak out regularly. Her description certainly did not align with what her mother said.
Final Decision
This was part of the reason Crystal decided to run away. She had the feeling that it was now or never when she spent time with her friends. “And then it was 12 [a.m.], and I wasn’t going back,” she said. If this was how she could get out of this mess, she was going to take her chance.