Chapter 14: The Healing Process
Six months later, spring had arrived in the Pacific Northwest. The snow on the mountains had melted into clear, rushing streams, and the pine forests were alive with blooming wildflowers.
Eleanor’s trial had swept the national news, leading to the immediate closure of The Sovereign Child Project and the rescue of over forty children across three states.
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Jack sat on the front porch of a small, bright house overlooking a quiet lake. Inside, the rooms were filled with warm yellow sunlight, soft rugs, and shelves overflowing with books and art supplies. There were no locks on any interior doors.
Lily ran across the green lawn, chasing a young golden retriever puppy they had adopted from a local shelter. Her laughter floated on the warm afternoon breeze—loud, uninhibited, and completely free.
