Thank you — I’m so glad it resonated. It is wild how a single,

seemingly innocent object can unravel a whole life’s worth of trust.

If you’re open to it, I’d love to help polish the piece just a bit — maybe

tighten some transitions, amplify the emotional beats,

or even weave in more tension where it counts most. Or, if you’re leaning

toward expanding it, exploring the story from Adam or Aaron’s

perspective could add some seriously moving depth. Imagine the weight of a

child carrying a secret they don’t fully understand — heartbreaking and powerful.

Let me know which direction you’re feeling: light edit, emotional

deep dive, multiple POVs, or something else entirely. I’m in.