Chapter 37 - A New HomeA year later, David and Leah moved again.
Not because they were running.
Because they wanted a fresh start.
Their new home stood near a quiet lake.
There were no security cameras covering every inch of the property.
No locked boxes.
No constant fear.
Maya was growing quickly.
Clara visited every weekend.
Sometimes she and David sat outside talking about childhood memories.
Sometimes they laughed.
Sometimes they cried.
And sometimes they simply sat together in silence.
David had spent his entire life believing his family had been taken from him.
Now he understood something.
Family could be lost.
But it could also be rebuilt.
One afternoon, Leah walked outside carrying lemonade.
Maya ran toward her father.
“Daddy!”
David picked her up.
She laughed.
Leah smiled.
Clara watched from the porch.
For the first time, David felt something he hadn't felt in years.
Peace.
Real peace.
Then his phone vibrated.
He looked at the screen.
A message from the police.
May you like
Your mother's condition has changed.
David's smile faded.
