“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”

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Somehow, Dad managed to persuade me to forge ahead with the initial plan. I threw in the idea of going into hiding but it was out of the question. He couldn’t abandon the job he’d dedicated all his life to. The same case applied to Ashlie and Mom, I couldn’t take that away from them. Besides, how long would we run for?

“Someone is asking for you,” Jennifer informed me.

Dropping the knife in my hand, I asked, “Who is it?”

She shifted from one foot to the other and with a grin on...