Chapter 15 - The New Sunshine
One year later.
The afternoon sun shone brightly over the grand mansion garden, reflecting off the crystal waters of a sparkling swimming pool.
Olivia, Sophie, and Nora were running across the lush green grass in bright summer dresses, their cheerful laughter and chatter filling the estate. Playing chase beside them was a friendly Golden Retriever puppy.
Sitting on a marble bench on the terrace was Grace, dressed in a beautiful floral dress, holding a sketchbook in her lap.
Dominic walked out onto the terrace, wearing a relaxed white linen shirt and trousers. He set down two cups of fresh coffee on the table, sitting down beside her and wrapping a strong, protective arm around her shoulders.
He leaned in, pressing a soft, loving kiss against Grace’s dark curly hair.
"What are you drawing?" Dominic asked gently.
Grace smiled, turning the page toward him. It was a bright, colorful sketch of the three little girls dancing in a circle under the sun, with Dominic and Grace standing hand-in-hand beside them.
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The darkness that had once haunted the Romano family was gone forever. Justice had been served, the innocent had been protected, and a broken home had found its light again.
If you were in Grace's position, would you have stayed to protect those little girls knowing a killer was in the house, or would you have run to save yourself? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
