The Word Hidden Beneath Her Hair PART 1

handle ice. Claire sat in the front row beside Mark, Teresa, Marisol, and Dr. Morris, all of whom Ava had insisted on inviting. Ava wore her hair in a high ponytail. The once-hidden patch was fully covered now, not by fear, but by growth.

Before the music started, Ava looked out into the crowd and found her mother. Claire gave her a thumbs-up. Ava smiled continue reading …