Chapter 18 - Conrad And Elliot Embrace A Quiet New Beginning
Conrad and Elliot packed their remaining belongings into a sturdy truck, preparing for a fresh start in a neighboring state.
They had purchased a cozy, sunlit cottage near a quiet lake where the fishing was good and the neighbors were kind.
As they drove away from their old neighborhood for the final time, Elliot pressed his nose against the passenger window.
“Is our new house going to have a big backyard for my toys, Daddy?” the little boy asked excitedly.
“The biggest backyard you’ve ever seen, buddy,” Conrad promised, shifting gears as they merged onto the open highway.
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The sun broke brilliantly through the morning clouds, casting a golden light across the road stretching out before them.
They were leaving the past behind, carrying only the strength they found in each other.
