Chapter 15: Echoes of Grace**
On a bright spring afternoon, James, Rebecca, and Lily walked up the grassy hill of Oakridge Memorial Park. Wildflowers bloomed in vibrant purple and gold around Claire’s headstone.
Lily knelt down, placing a freshly picked white lily against the polished marble. "Mommy Claire, I got an A in art class today. And Rebecca is teaching me how to sketch houses."
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Rebecca knelt beside the little girl, resting an arm around her shoulders. "She would be so proud of you, Lily bug."
James stood behind them, watching the two people who defined his entire world. The journey that had begun with a terrified whisper and a crumpled note had brought them to an unshakeable peace. Truth had demanded a heavy price, but in return, it had given them freedom, unyielding love, and a family built upon bedrock.
