of being held by someone who was choosing to be there.
“You were great,” he said. His voice was close to her ear and very quiet. “I’m proud of you.”
“Thank you,” she said. “For staying.”
“Thank you for asking.”
Lila’s teacher, Ms. Alvarez, appeared beside them with a camera and asked if they wanted a photo, and Elliot stood and put his hand on Lila’s shoulder continue reading …
