Chapter 14
That evening, Hannah sat by the cozy stone fireplace in her new living room, reading a bedtime story to Lily.
The warm glow of the fire illuminated the peaceful room, casting gentle shadows across the floor.
"Mommy?" Lily asked softly, looking up from her pillows with big blue eyes.
"Yes, my love?" Hannah responded, stroking her daughter's soft blonde hair.
"Are we ever going back to that big house with the mean grandmother?" Lily inquired innocently.
Hannah kissed her daughter's forehead with gentle tenderness.
"Never, sweetheart," Hannah promised softly. "This is our home now, and nobody will ever hurt us again."
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Lily smiled, closing her eyes as she drifted off into a calm, restful sleep.
Hannah tucked the blanket around her daughter, feeling the immense pride of a mother who had fought and won.
