So on Liam’s second day, she sat beside him.
At first, they barely spoke. Maya read while Liam picked at his lunch. Then he noticed the fantasy novel in her hands and told her he had read the first book in the same series.
That was enough.
They began discussing dragons, secret kingdoms, and which character had made the worst decision. By the end of the week, they were sharing snacks. By the end of the month, they were saving seats for each other.
When someone tugged Maya’s braid, Liam told the child to stop.
When someone mocked Liam’s appearance, Maya moved closer instead of pretending not to hear.
The day before she cut her hair, Liam had told her about the wig organization. His parents, Noella and Duncan, had learned that several suitable donations were usually needed to create one custom wig. The hair had to meet specific requirements, and finding enough strands in a similar shade could take time.
