Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 222

Larry Adams didn’t notice a thing.

He put his phone away after sending the message and got busy with work.

Dennis Williams didn’t reply either—probably caught up with something.

When Camila Davis buckled Lillian into her car seat, Sarah Brown got the news and immediately started showering Lillian with praise. “Our Lillian! You’re just amazing, sweetheart—a real little genius! First art contest ever and you walk away with the big prize? That’s incredible! I’m so proud I could burst!”

Camila’s own heart swelled with pride.

She ruffled her little girl’s hair and said, “How about we celebrate tonight, Lillian? Let’s invite Grandma and Grandpa and go out for something delicious.”

Lillian’s cheeks turned pink from all the compliments. When she heard about the celebration, she nodded excitedly and piped up in her tiny voice, “We have to bring Lightning too!”

“Of course!” Camila promised. “Lightning’s family, too.”

At dinner, Camila’s parents were over the moon when they heard the news.

Melissa George even got teary-eyed. “Our Lillian… to see her come this far, it’s just amazing. And Dr. Williams—what a miracle worker! He saw her talent for art!”

Jerry Davis nodded, clearly moved. “You know, I’ve heard about that award—it’s a big deal here. Our Lillian could really become a little artist. That’s wonderful.”

Lillian looked at her grandparents with big, serious eyes. “Don’t cry, Grandma. Lillian will work even harder on her drawings, promise!”

Her grandparents couldn’t have been happier.

The family dinner that night was full of laughter and warmth.

The next morning, after breakfast, Camila took Lillian to school.

The awards ceremony itself was simple, but the energy in the room was electric. Other parents turned out in full force, eager to witness the big day.

Sure, the kids’ artwork wasn’t exactly gallery material, but every piece reflected a bit of their little hearts and minds. For the parents, it was a window into how their children were growing and healing.

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