302 ISOLATION

As Isabella watched her children grow, she cherished every moment. She saw Emerald and Luka evolve into teenagers while Keisha navigated her final stages of childhood. Time seemed to slip through her fingers like sand, each day blending into the next. One afternoon, after another eventful day, Isabella sat with her children, a sense of contentment washing over her. "How was school today?" she asked, smiling warmly. "It was okay," Luka replied nonchalantly, while Emerald nodded in agreement. Keisha remained quiet, her eyes downcast. Isabella sensed something was amiss. "Keisha, is everything alright?" she inquired gently. Keisha hesitated before speaking, her voice trembling slightly. "Well, something happened at school today..." Isabella listened intently as Keisha recounted the incident, her heart sinking with each word. "And then I fell, and no one helped me. Luka and Emerald just walked ahead like they didn't even notice," Keisha finished, her eyes brimming with tears. Isabell