Seven years of grief, uncertainty, and fear had finally brought us to this moment. The path ahead was still uncertain, but one thing was clear: together, we would uncover the truth, honor Calla’s memory, and give these ten children the family and justice they deserved.
Mara looked at me that night and whispered, “Dad… thank you for believing in me, even when I doubted myself.”
I hugged her tightly. “No, Mara. Thank you for having the courage to tell me the truth. We’re going to fix this—together.”
And in that moment, I knew that after seven years of heartache, our family’s journey toward healing and justice had truly begun.