The CEO's Shattered Vows
It felt like progress, like actively doing something instead of just reacting to problems.
At the library, Isabella checked out every book Dr. Chen had recommended. Stories about single mothers and daughters. Books showing different family structures. Age-appropriate stories about dealing with big feelings.
That evening, she read one to Lily before bed. It was about a little bear being raised by just her mama bear, finding joy and adventure despite missing her papa bear.
"Is that like us?" Lily asked when Isabella finished.
"A little bit. We're our own kind of family. Just you and me and all the people who love us."