The Secret He Left Behind
It was three stick figures holding hands — one tall man, one woman with brown hair, and a small girl between them with bright yellow curls.
Elena froze.
“That’s us,” Aria said matter-of-factly. “You, Mommy, and me.”
Adrian’s eyes softened as he looked at it. “That’s a beautiful family you’ve drawn,” he said quietly.
Elena swallowed hard. “It’s… sweet, baby. Really sweet.”
Aria smiled and folded the picture carefully into her bag. “Can Mr. Adrian walk us home today?”
Before Elena could answer, Adrian said gently, “Only if that’s alright with your mom.”
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