A NEW CHAPTER

Three years later. Ethan and Emma were running around, playing tag with Riccardo, who pretended to struggle to keep up with their speed.

“Daddy, you’re too slow!” Emma giggled, darting away as Riccardo reached out to catch her.

“Oh, I’ll get you!” Riccardo teased, his playful growl making both kids squeal with delight.

Vanessa leaned against the doorframe, cradling her six-month old daughter in her arms. The baby cooed softly, her tiny hands grasping at the edge of Vanessa’s blouse.

“You’re enjoying this, aren’t you, Sofia?” Vanessa whispered, pressing a kiss to her daughter’s soft hair.

The past three years had been a journey of hope, love,...