It was an important lesson I had nearly missed.

Grace didn’t need to erase the past to build a safe future.

She could remember the good days without denying the bad ones.

I could do the same.

Derek’s business continued after its financial review, though he no longer held the same responsibilities.

The consequences of his decisions were handled through the company’s processes and the divorce settlement, not a public spectacle.

Sienna became a name Grace rarely mentioned.