Chapter 19 - Mara And Eli Finally Start A Peaceful New Life
Spring returned to the Annapolis coastline, bringing vibrant green lawns, blooming tulips, and warm harbor breezes.
Mara stood on the wooden deck of the seaside cottage, watching Eli run across the lawn with his golden retriever puppy.
The heavy hospital scars on his leg were fading into pale silver lines, and his laughter rang out clear and bright across the water.
Victoria Vance called that morning to confirm that the final divorce decree had been officially signed and sealed by the supreme court.
Mara hung up the phone, taking a deep breath of the fresh salty air as a profound sense of closure washed over her soul.
She walked down the wooden steps with a tray of fresh lemonade and chocolate chip cookies for her son and his new puppy.
“Mom, look! Barnaby learned how to catch the frisbee!” Eli shouted proudly, tossing the blue disc across the green grass.
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Mara smiled, handing him a cold glass of lemonade as the afternoon sun warmed her face with golden light.
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