“My birthday had been perfect. It was one of the happiest times of my childhood. We spent a few days on vacation together, just the three of us, and I remember wishing it would never end.

But eventually, my parents had to return. The company was waiting for them, and they couldn't stay away forever.

We were on our way home that day when it happened.

A truck lost control and crashed into our car.

Everything happened so fast.

My parents... they shielded me with their bodies. They made sure I survived without a single scratch, but they paid the price for it.

I never got the chance to see...