From the moment I laid eyes on Elijah, I felt something shift inside me, a profound sense of affection that was instantaneous and overwhelming. This little boy, with his bright eyes and easy smile, had captured my heart in a way I hadn't anticipated. The warmth and friendliness radiating from him made me feel as though I’d known him forever. I had never imagined that a child could bring such a powerful, unexpected joy into my life. As I drove home, the gravity of the situation began to settle in. I was excited about this new role, but a nagging worry tugged at me. What would Edison say when he found out I was babysitting the son of the owner of the hill? I could already hear his voice, tainted with anger and resentment, at the very thought of it. But the truth was, I didn’t care. I had en

