She nodded too quickly. “I’m fine. Just tired.”

The boy frowned. “Mom hasn’t eaten today.”

“Evan,” she said softly, a warning in her tone.

Ezoic

Daniel raised his hands slightly. “It’s okay.”

Silence settled between them, thick but not uncomfortable.

“My name is Daniel,” he said. “I walk here most days. Would it be all right if I sat for a moment?”

Ezoic

She studied him, then nodded. “I’m María. This is Evan. And Sophie.”

Sophie smiled shyly. Daniel smiled back.

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