Ethan Hough, a 13-year-old boy from an impoverished family, lived with his parents in a small house, struggling financially. His mother had survived a severe case of COVID-19, leaving the family deep in debt. Despite their hardships, Ethan\u2019s parents kept their financial troubles hidden from him, but he knew and kept quiet, hoping for a change.<\/p>\n
Ethan was a lonely, kind boy who obeyed his parents’ wish for him to study hard and become successful to support them. One summer, Ethan noticed his reclusive neighbor, Carla, and her dog, Rocky, in distress. After hearing the dog\u2019s frantic barking for two days, Ethan investigated and found Carla collapsed on her sofa, unable to move. He broke into her house and called for help, saving her life.<\/p>\n
Sadly, Carla passed away shortly after, leaving her house to Ethan and his family as a thank-you for saving her. Though they were grateful, Ethan\u2019s parents began to understand that kindness, not money, could save lives. As they prepared to move into Carla\u2019s house, Rocky came to Ethan for comfort, and from then on, they became inseparable. Ethan\u2019s parents began to raise him with more love and care, no longer seeing him solely as a means to escape their struggles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"