It started like a normal school assignment. Simple. and harmless. “Draw your family.” That was what the teacher said, smiling like every child had a perfect, uncomplicated answer waiting inside them. Noah stared at the blank paper for a long time. He didn’t rush. He never rushed things that mattered. His pencil hovered above the page while other children around him filled theirs with houses, stick figures, pets, and exaggerated suns. Noah drew slowly. Carefully. First, a small figure. Then another. Then another. Mom. Dad. Me. He paused after each one, like he was making sure they stayed where he placed them. Not too close. Not too far. Just together. When he finished, he sat back and studied it. Something about it felt right. Not perfect. Just right. The teacher walked around, stopping behind him. She smiled gently. “That’s lovely, Noah.” Noah nodded. He didn’t s
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