And so, day by day, Emma focused on Lily. She watched her daughter’s strength return, bit by bit. Every smile, every sound, every little milestone…

The crowd fell silent as Elena Ward stood at the water’s edge. Her eyes locked on the one lifeguard who never looked back at…
Through the open back door, Ryan could see a deck overlooking a small yard. And beyond that, the dark expanse of the Pacific. Elena didn’t…
The speculation, the gossip, the way personal lives became public entertainment when you worked in a small community. Another text from Marcus. For what it’s…
Probably not. But you want to know what else I know? Maya asked me last night if I was happy or scared. And I realized…
“Walk on the beach?” Elena suggested. “I know we spend all day there, but it’s different at night.” They drove to a quieter section of…
Did you see? Did you both see? That was incredible, Elena said, genuine admiration in her voice. Maya climbed down and ran over slightly out…
Marcus grinned, then turned serious again. But seriously, if you need anything, backup, support, someone to vouch for your character, I’ve got you. Thanks, Marcus.…
Elena mentioned that her lease was up in 3 months, and Ryan heard himself suggesting she consider moving closer to his neighborhood, maybe even thinking…
The medical report from Bram, Dean’s analysis, the USB drive with her father’s handwriting on the label. She looked at the USB for a moment.…




