Chapter 10 - THE NEW DAWN
Life moved forward with a peaceful rhythm, though the psychological scars of that terrible summer remained etched in our memories. We permanently relocated to a quiet coastal town three hours away—a bright, modern home with no dark pantries, no hidden cameras, and absolutely no memories of cobbler or tea.
Leo grew stronger and taller every single week, his school grades soaring and his soccer dreams fully revived. We didn't waste a single breath talking about Eleanor anymore. She had officially become a ghost, a cautionary tale, and a closed chapter in our family history.
We were finally, truly safe. And as I watched my son laugh brightly in the afternoon sun, I knew that no matter what darkness tried to creep in, our family's light would always prevail.
