were several presents bearing Lily’s name.

A soft toy from my aunt.

A box of baby clothes from my cousins.

A musical activity book from Mark and Jenna.

And two beautifully wrapped packages from my parents.

I picked up each present carefully.

My mother watched me with a confused expression.

“What are you doing?”

I didn’t answer.

I collected every gift with Lily’s name on it and arranged them in a small pile near the sofa.

Evan noticed immediately.

He had spent enough time with my family to recognize when