Chapter 116

• The Castellano family stood on the front steps of their new home, a sprawling property nestled in a quiet, gated community far from the chaos that had once defined their lives. The house was modern and spacious, with large windows that filled the rooms with light and a backyard that stretched out into a peaceful grove of trees. It was a stark contrast to the high-security fortress they had lived in before, but it symbolized something far greater: a fresh start.
• Maya stepped through the doorway first, her eyes sweeping across the open-concept living area. “It’s beautiful,” she said softly, her voice tinged with awe. The weight she had carried for so long seemed to lift slightly as she imagined what this house could mean for their family.
• Rafael followed, carrying a box in one hand and resting his other hand on Ethan’s shoulder. “It’s a new beginning,” he said, glancing at Maya with a small smile. “For all of us.”