FORGIVE OR FURY
Ethan knelt beside her, helping build a leaf pile, his deep laugh mingling with her giggles.
"Papa! Jump!" she squealed, launching herself into the mound.
He obliged, falling dramatically, arms wide as leaves exploded around them. Hope's joy pure, unfiltered tugged at my heart.
This was our life. Flawed foundation, but solid now. Months since Ethan's confession. Months of tears, arguments, quiet rebuilds.
I'd forgiven not fully, not cleanly. Forgiveness was messy, like grief. But I'd chosen this. Chosen him. Chosen us.
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