Scars She Carries, Love She Deserves
“Want to help us sing this one?”
Lila giggled, shaking her head. But Elena, surprising herself, joined in—soft at first, then stronger as Jack grinned at her, picking up the harmony with an easy warmth that made her chest ache in the best way.
They butchered the lyrics together. Lila squealed with laughter every time her mom mixed up a word. By the third chorus, her head was tipping sideways, fighting sleep the way only a child can—determined to soak up every last drop of the night.