Chapter 5 – The Scar

Chapter 5 – The Scar
That afternoon, Evelyn visited a rehabilitation hospital.
A young burn survivor recognized the scar across her shoulder.
"Does it still hurt?"
Evelyn smiled gently.
"Sometimes."
"Were you scared?"
"Every day."
The child traced a finger over her own scar.
"My mom says scars are ugly."
Evelyn shook her head.
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"No."
"They're proof your story didn't end where someone wanted it to."