Veronica and James stood at the door, watching in silence as the officers led Esther away. The weight of betrayal pressed heavily on their hearts. They had given her love, hope, and a home, only to discover that everything had been built on deceit.
In the days that followed, the fear and dread that had haunted Veronica began to fade. Her dream of raising a daughter may have crumbled, but she no longer felt incomplete. With her two boys, a loving husband, and the peace of a safe home, she realized that her life was—and always had been—whole.