Chapter 55 - THE FATHER'S GIFTAbraham called from America.
"Are you safe?"
Emily smiled.
"Yes."
There was silence.
Then he asked:
"When are you coming home?"
Emily looked at the sunrise.
"Soon."
Her father paused.
"I miss you."
Emily's eyes filled with tears.
"I miss you too."
The call ended.
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For the first time, Emily understood that returning home wasn't weakness.
It was victory.
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Chapter 56 - THE YATES FOUNDATIONMonths later, Emily stood inside a new children's hospital funded by the Yates Foundation.
Chapter 57 - THE ANNIVERSARYOne year after the night that changed everything, Emily returned to the ballroom.
Chapter 58 - THE WOMAN SHE BECAMEEmily walked outside after midnight.
Chapter 59 - THE EASTERN HORIZONFar away, beyond the Pacific, a man watched a photograph of Emily on a secure monitor.
Chapter 60 - THE DOOR THAT REMAINED OPENThe next morning, Emily woke before sunrise.
