What Did Moms Do During Summer 16 in We Were Liars?

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Are you curious about what Penny, Carrie, and Bess, the moms, got up to during Summer 16 in the sequel of “We Were Liars”? While the book mainly focuses on Cadence’s struggle to regain her memories after a devastating accident, it also hints at dark secrets from the moms’ own Summer 16 that they have kept hidden. These events have significantly impacted their lives and left deep emotional wounds. The sequel novel finally sheds light on what transpired with the moms during that summer.

So, here are all the details.

Here’s what moms did when they were 16 in We Were Liars

The series reveals that the relationship between Penny, Carrie, and Bess has been tense throughout the years due to their constant competition to win their father’s favor and secure his inheritance. However, their deep-seated animosity towards each other can be traced back to a significant event when they were 16. This incident has only served to worsen their relationship in the current day.

While the series “We Were Liars” doesn’t disclose the mothers’ summer of ’16, the prequel novel, “Family of Liars,” does. This book follows Carrie’s romantic tale with a man named Pfeff. Their affection for each other seemed genuine, but their relationship faced numerous obstacles. A significant blow came when Carrie learned that her boyfriend had been unfaithful with Penny, causing tension among the sisters.

Later on, Carrie learns from Bess that Pfeff had passed away. Bess claimed he died in self-defense while trying to protect Penny, who had been attacked by him. According to her story, a loose plank from the pier was used to strike his head, leading to his demise. However, it was later discovered that Bess wasn’t truthful about the incident. It wasn’t Bess who killed Pfeff; instead, it was Carrie who did so out of jealousy towards her relationship with Penny.

At that moment, the three siblings chose to put aside their animosity and dispose of his remains. They concocted a false story about Pffef meeting an unfortunate fate, drowning in the water and being devoured by sharks. This distressing event is known solely among the sisters. Consequently, they came to think that the loss of their children, Johnny and Mirren, was divine retribution for their wicked act.

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2025-07-01 08:11