"Before I am your daughter, your sister, your aunt, niece, or cousin, I am my own person, and I will not set fire to myself to keep you warm."(с)
L I N G E R: verb lin·ger \ˈliŋ-gər\
· to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave.
· to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment.
(c)
· to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave.
· to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment.
(c)