He simply became a man who could look at his own reflection.

He had spent thirty-eight years terrified of the wrong loss entirely, and had nearly, in his terror of it, become the kind of man who deserved to lose something far more important.

Chapter 18 — The Hearing

Months later, a formal state regulatory hearing was convened to correct the safety records.

Lianna attended in a simple dark dress, holding Austin peacefully on her lap while her mother sat beside her.

Corbin sat several rows behind them, in the gallery, and he chose that seat deliberately.