Chapter 81

• Lewis felt a sense of clarity wash over him as he sat in the car, the weight of his family history pressing down on him. He realized that while his past was complicated and fraught with pain, he had the power to shape his own path. The thought brought a flicker of hope to his heart.
• When they arrived at Lily’s house, he parked the car and turned to her. “Thank you for listening, Lily. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
• “Anytime, Lewis,” she replied, her smile warm and reassuring, grounding him in the moment.