Chapter 22 - A Quiet Sunday Afternoon
On a warm, beautiful Sunday in October, Rachel and Maddie sat together under the shade of a massive oak tree in their Austin backyard.
Maddie was busy sketching pictures of butterflies in her spiral notebook, humming a cheerful little tune to herself.
The golden autumn sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dancing patterns of light and shadow across the green grass.
Rachel smiled, closing her book and wrapping her arm around her daughter’s shoulders.
“Mommy?” Maddie asked, looking up with her big, bright eyes.
“Why do you always look so happy when you sit out here?”
Rachel kissed the top of her daughter’s soft brown hair, breathing in the sweet scent of shampoo and fresh air.
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“Because we are right where we belong, sweetie,” Rachel whispered lovingly.
“Surrounded by truth, open doors, and all the light in the world.”
