Junior had begun coming to the orphanage with Lilly and the other children from school. Zara, having given up the search for a job, stayed behind at the orphanage, tending to the tiny children who hadn’t yet stepped into school, working alongside the other staff. She never complained. In fact, what warmed her heart most was seeing little Lilly’s laughter, bright and carefree, echoing through the halls with other kids .
Adrian often came to the orphanage to pick up Junior, who sometimes didn’t want to leave because he loved playing with the other children. He and Lilly had quickly become fast friends. Using the excuse of picking up Junior every evening, Adrian found reasons to talk to Zara, and over time, they became close friends. He would sometimes bring little gifts for the kids, and bo
