Chapter 19 - The Saturday Visits
Grant drove up to the Austin residence every other weekend, parking his modest sedan in the gravel driveway instead of a luxury sports car.
He brought board games, art supplies, and fresh strawberries for Maddie, spending hours playing catch in the backyard or helping her build Lego castles.
He and Rachel shared coffee on the front porch while watching their daughter play, talking politely about school schedules and life updates without any of the old marital tension.
“You’re a good father to her, Grant,” Rachel remarked sincerely one afternoon as she handed him a mug of black coffee.
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“I'm just trying to be half the parent you've always been, Rachel,” Grant replied quietly, taking a grateful sip.
People could change, but only after they stripped away every false illusion and learned to stand bare before the truth.
