That afternoon, after Julian's physical therapy session was finished, I looked at the clock on the wall and realized it was time to pick up William from school. I kissed Julian's forehead gently, helped him sit back in his wheelchair, and handed him a glass of cold water."I'm going to pick up William, sweetheart," I said, smoothing his hair that was slightly damp with sweat. "You rest for a while, okay? Don't push yourself too hard."Julian smiled, his tired but happy eyes looking at me. "Go ahead, Lorena. I'll be fine here with Roseanne. She's taking a nap, and I'll keep her company."I nodded, grabbing my small bag and car keys. Before leaving, I kissed his lips softly. "I'll be back soon. And we'll have dinner together, okay?""Of course," he answered, his hand holding mine for a moment. "I love you, Lorena.""I love you too, Julian," I replied, smiling warmly.I left the house and drove toward William's school. The afternoon drive felt bright, with the sun starting to set and the
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