Chapter 30 - The Peaceful Dawn
Morning broke over the capital city, painting the stone monuments and suburban rooftops in brilliant shades of gold and amber.
Inside his home study, Thomas Reed sat at his polished mahogany desk, watching the sunrise through the sparkling window glass.
He looked at the framed family photograph resting beside his laptop, feeling an overwhelming wave of gratitude for their survival.
The mysterious data drive sat plugged into an isolated reader, blinking with a slow, steady green indicator light.
He clicked the mouse to open the primary folder, revealing a single text file titled The Foundation of the Oath.
Before he could read the first line of text, a soft knock echoed at his study door as Chloe poked her head inside with a smile.
"Dad, breakfast is ready," she called out brightly, holding two cups of coffee in her hands.
Thomas closed the laptop lid without opening the file, standing up to embrace his daughter with a warm, content heart.
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Some mysteries can wait, but the beauty of a peaceful American morning was a treasure to be embraced right now.
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