Chapter 29 - Rebuilding in Evanston

Six months later, Hannah and Mark purchased a charming sunlit home in Evanston near the shores of Lake Michigan.
Lily ran through the green backyard, laughing as she chased butterflies under the warm afternoon sun.
Mark sat on the porch steps, helping Lily build a wooden birdhouse while Hannah poured cold lemonade.
The red mark on Lily's cheek was long gone, replaced by healthy pink blushes and bright smiles.
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"We survived the worst of it, didn't we?" Mark asked gently, wrapping his arm around Hannah's waist.
"We survived because we fought for her," Hannah smiled softly, resting her head against his shoulder.