Chapter 13 - The PleaMarcus accepted a plea agreement.
Richard did the same.
Both faced decades behind bars.
The courtroom doors closed behind them.
Outside, reporters waited.
Questions erupted.
"Sarah! How do you feel?"
"Did Lily really save your life?"
"Will Lily ever see her father again?"
Sarah ignored the microphones.
She looked at Lily.
The little girl was holding her hand tightly.
"We're going home," Sarah said.
That was all.
No speech.
No dramatic declaration.
Just two words.
Home.
For Sarah, home no longer meant walls, furniture, or security systems.
Home meant knowing Lily was beside her.
Alive.
May you like
Safe.
Free.
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Chapter 14 - RebuildingRecovery wasn't instant.
Chapter 15 - The House Becomes a Home AgainMonths passed.
Chapter 16 - A Different Kind of StrengthOne morning, Sarah received an invitation from the police department.
Chapter 17 - The MedalSix months after the attack, summer sunlight filled the kitchen.
Chapter 18 - Extra SyrupThe Fourth of July weekend arrived.
Chapter 19 - The Life They ChoseThat evening, fireworks illuminated the sky.
