Grace carefully brushed her daughter Stella's hair, her mind preoccupied with the task of getting her ready for school. Stella, in her innocent curiosity, broke the silence with a question that haunted Grace's thoughts daily.
“Mommy, how did you get that bandage on your head?” Stella asked, her eyes fixed on Grace's forehead, where a white bandage was hidden beneath her hairline.
Grace paused for a moment, contemplating the words to say. She knew that the truth would only cause unnecessary worry and confusion for her young daughter. So, she decided to weave a story to protect her from the harsh reality.
“Oh, sweetheart, it's nothing… I fell in the bath,” Grace replied with a smile, avoiding eye contact with Stella. Stella seemed satisfied with her mother's answer, but her curious nature continued to prod at the mystery.