Mother and teen talking on a desert drive

September 10, 2026 · 5 min

Everyone stays up later than me.

I want more freedom, and I want you to trust me.

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Lorena against a terracotta wall

Chapter 1 · 7:30 am

Getting out the door

Hoodies and backpacks on an entryway bench
Short words at a long hour, and what is under them.