The moment she knocks on the door or slips into the room defines the dynamic.

In return, Emma began to open up to me about her struggles. She shared with me her fears, her dreams, and her aspirations. And as I listened, I realized that we were not as different as I had thought. We both had our own unique experiences, but we shared a common humanity.

I didn’t know how to answer that. So I just said, “Go to sleep, Lily.”

A violent thunderstorm, a power outage, or perhaps a scary movie that hit too close to home.

The rhythmic sound of rain against the glass, the hum of an air conditioner, or the heavy silence of a house at 3:00 AM.

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