“It’s a start,” I said.

“Whether it’s enough is something you can decide over time.”

Ethan asked what carefully arranged meant.

I explained that, if a meeting happened, we could choose a calm place, set clear expectations, and make sure they felt supported.

“Do we have to decide today?” Sophia asked.

“No.”

Olivia looked at the silver star in her wooden box.

“I want to think about it.”