Chapter 18 - The Silent Gratitude
Maya’s mother had also undergone a massive transformation.
She had attended extensive therapy and joined a support group for victims of domestic abuse.
She got a better job and focused all her energy on rebuilding her relationship with Maya.
Occasionally, she would wait at the bus stop in the afternoon.
She always made sure to wave at Arthur with immense gratitude.
They never spoke about the horrific details of what happened.
The shared silent acknowledgment was more than enough.
Arthur felt a deep sense of peace knowing they were finally healing.
His job as a bus driver had seemed so trivial at the beginning.
He had only wanted a way to pass the time during his retirement.
He never expected to become a lifeline for a child in distress.
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It taught him that heroes didn't always wear badges or capes.
Sometimes, they just drove a big yellow bus.
