Chapter 17 - A New Dawn for the Broken Family
Back at the upstate craftsman home, evening sunlight poured through the large bay windows, painting the hardwood floors in gold.
Ethan prepared dinner in the open kitchen while listening to his daughter giggle as she drew pictures at the wooden dining table.
The dark shadows that once haunted his spirit had vanished, replaced by the warm, grounding reality of a peaceful home.
He walked over, placing a plate of warm food down before his daughter, who looked up and smiled brightly at him.
“Daddy, can we plant flowers in the front yard tomorrow?” the toddler asked excitedly, holding up her red crayon.
“We can plant as many flowers as you want, sweetheart,” Ethan answered, kissing the top of her dark, curly hair.
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He knew the scars of the past would take time to heal completely, but they were finally safe, loved, and free.
The Kincaid curse had been permanently broken by one father's unyielding courage and a single white legal paper.
