What started with a simple gesture grew into a bond that felt like family. Months later, at Ava’s school festival, Rachel watched as Ava twirled in her yellow dress, her face glowing with happiness. Margaret whispered to Rachel, “Kindness plants roots. One day, Ava will pass this on.” Rachel realized that love doesn’t always come in the way we expect. Sometimes, the family we need finds us when we least expect it — all it takes is a small act of kindness to open the door.