Naime smiled when she glanced at the front seat and saw Diego fast asleep, his small body curled slightly toward the window. The soft rise and fall of his chest matched the quiet hum of the engine. Just hours ago, he had been running from one corner of the mall to another, laughter spilling freely as he chased after other children he had only just met. Diego had always been that way, warm and open, as if the world had never given him a reason to hesitate. It was no surprise that exhaustion had claimed him so quickly.
The car slowed to a gentle stop in front of the house. Even before the engine died, Nurse Crizal was already at the gate, hurrying forward with practiced care. She helped Auntie May step out of the vehicle, her movements careful but efficient, then turned her attention to Nai
