#28: Cecelia Tried to Find Ken
Cecelia hurried to Ken with a flurry of questions that tripped over each other, forgetting for a moment that this day belonged to their son. He listened, eyes kind, as the truth assembled itself in the room. Freya had filled the extra seats with one hundred guests from the local shelter, people who rarely receive invitations or applause.
They had come to witness love, eat well, and be seen without judgment. Shock widened Cecelia’s eyes while Ken’s mouth bent into a knowing smile. He caught Leon’s glance and offered a slight wink. The message was simple. Kindness would headline tonight.