Cheering her on
By the third week, the most surprising moment arrived. Ivey pulled herself upright, standing on shaky legs. She clung to the straw for balance, trembling but refusing to fall. Cora crouched behind her, hooting softly in encouragement. Then, slowly, she released her hold, letting Ivey try alone. Everyone watching held their breath, frozen in place. Amber’s eyes blurred with tears as she realized what they were witnessing unfold right in front of them.
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