Henry smiled for the first time in weeks—an expression touched with gratitude rather than grief.
“You taught me something today that money can’t buy,” he said quietly. “Thank you.”
Mason stepped off the plane with shining eyes and a heart full of hope.
Henry watched him from the window, shaking his head in humbled amazement.
Nora slept peacefully against his chest, her tiny breaths warm and steady.
And for the first time since losing his wife, Henry felt something he thought he’d forgotten:
The future might still be sweet.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered. Any resemblance is coincidental. The author and publisher disclaim accuracy, liability, and responsibility for interpretations or reliance. All images are for illustration purposes only.
