Lily nodded. She opened the lunchbox again and handed James the folded paper.
The handwriting was small and careful, each letter shaped with effort.
My sweet Lilybug,
I’m so sorry. There’s nothing today. I promise I will try again tomorrow.
You are my whole heart and the reason I keep going.
No empty lunchbox in this world can change how much your mama loves you.
All my love, always and forever,
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