In a quiet town nestled between rolling hills, 10-year-old Marcus sat on the porch with his mom, Lena. The sun dipped low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over everything. It was a tranquil evening, yet the weight of a question lingered heavily on Marcus's heart.
“Mom,” he began, kicking his feet off the edge of the porch, “can I ask you something?”
“Of course, sweetheart. What’s on your mind?” Lena replied, putting down her