Chapter 17 - Five Years LaterFive years after the accident, Lily was sixteen.
She wanted to become a child psychologist.
“I want to help kids who are afraid to speak,” she told us.
Noah was seven.
Happy.
Healthy.
He loved soccer and dinosaurs.
He adored Lily.
Our café had grown into two locations.
Our marriage was stronger than ever.
One evening, the family sat outside watching the sunset.
Lily asked:
“Do you ever think about what would've happened if I hadn't recorded that video?”
I looked at her.
“Sometimes.”
She nodded.
“I'm glad I told the truth.”
Ryan reached for her hand.
“You saved Noah.”
Lily smiled.
“No.”
May you like
She looked at all of us.
“We saved each other.”
