That night, Tomás sat alone in the living room, thinking about everything that had changed.
He watched through the glass doors as Marina helped Leo with a puzzle. The boy was laughing again, full of life.
When Marina turned to leave, Tomás stopped her.
“You’ve done something no doctor could,” he said quietly.
She smiled gently. “I didn’t do much. I just listened.”
Tomás looked at her for a long moment. “Sometimes, that’s all it takes.”
In that moment, for the first time since Clara’s passing, the house didn’t feel empty anymore. It felt alive.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered. Any resemblance is coincidental. The author and publisher disclaim accuracy, liability, and responsibility for interpretations or reliance. All images are for illustration purposes only.
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