Chapter 12 - Sunlight on the Porch
A year later, far away from the cold marble walls of the city mansion, a small wooden cottage sat on a sunny hill overlooking the countryside. Fresh flower beds lined the front porch, and the air was filled with the scent of pine and fresh grass.
Ethan sat on the porch swing, holding a warm cup of coffee. His breathing was smooth and steady, his health fully restored through peaceful living and genuine peace of mind. Out in the yard, Lily was running across the green lawn, her laughter echoing freely under the open sky. Her health had improved dramatically; freed from the stress and isolation of the mansion, her asthmatic flare-ups had become rare and manageable. She no longer carried the heavy weight of hidden secrets—only the joyful curiosity of a child enjoying her youth.
