I discover serenity in the uncomplicated. That next dawn, Clara rose with a sense of relief, as though a portion of the burden on her shoulders had eased, and she chose to begin her day by strolling once more through Maplewood Park before making her way to the office.
A salad of tomatoes, radishes, and greens. The young girl's lower lip quivers, yet Jake takes out a tiny sticker from his pocket—a miniature roller coaster—and gives it to her, assuring her that she can go on the ride once she's big enough, which brings a smile to her face.