Chapter 131— First Days and Promises

Julia’s first days at her new school were a whirlwind of emotions. Her backpack still smelled new, her notebooks were filled with first pages written in her neat handwriting, and although nerves followed her everywhere, so did the excitement of beginning a different chapter. Guillermo walked her there every morning, making sure she went in calmly, saying goodbye with a kiss on the forehead that said more than any speech ever could.

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