I Came Home Early and My Son Was Missing — Then My Best Friend Said Something That Changed My Life

Then I heard it—a sound that cut through my terror. Gentle laughter, high and sweet, floating from the backyard.

I ran outside. There he was—my little boy—safe and sound.

But he wasn’t just playing. He was sitting inside a small play tent I had never seen before. Around him were picture books, colorful toys, and even tiny fairy lights glowing above, turning the backyard into a magical haven.

He clapped his hands with joy, showing me his “secret place.”

My knees nearly gave way with relief.

A Friend’s Gift

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