“She’s right.”

Preston had spent years thinking his name was the important one on every building.

The boys were teaching him how many hands belonged in the story.

PART 19: The Winter Naomi Almost Asked Again

Naomi had spent years refusing to describe the twins’ childhood as a tragedy, but there had been nights when even her stubborn courage felt thin.

One winter, both boys caught a respiratory infection within days of each other.

She slept in the narrow hallway between their rooms, rising whenever she heard a cough.