We’ve gone back to visit Arthur in the hospital every single Sunday since that day, along with her Aunt Natalie and Uncle Brandon.

Harper finally has the big, loving family she always dreamed of having.

PART 7

By the time I returned home from the hospital visit, the sky had darkened and a steady rain was tapping against the kitchen window.

Harper went upstairs to change out of her blue sweater.

I set the thick white envelope on the table beside the ring pouch and stared at both objects.

For the first time since I lost Ryan and Paige, someone had arrived with more money than I could imagine and an invitation to become part of a family that had once turned its back on them.