The Word Hidden Beneath Her Hair PART 1

girl in the salon chair. She had seen the brave child in the interview room. She had seen the slow return of laughter, appetite, sleep, and trust. She had seen her daughter become more than what had happened to her.

Marisol hugged Ava next and whispered, “You were amazing.” Ava beamed. For a while, nobody mentioned the salon or Daniel or the word that continue reading …