Chapter 39 – The House Where Light Begins

Point of View: Sofía Rojas

The sun had not yet risen when Sofía closed her suitcase with steady hands. She had not cried while packing. Not because it didn’t hurt, but because she knew that sometimes strength comes from the exhaustion of suffering.

The night before, after the ultrasound — after the injection that marked the beginning of the treatment — Lily hadn’t left her side. She stayed in quiet company, made her chamomile tea, and made it clear, w