Chapter 57 - THE ANNIVERSARYOne year after the night that changed everything, Emily returned to the ballroom.

The same chandelier.
The same polished floor.
But this time, the room was filled with family.
Abraham.
Cooper.
Trusted friends.
No chains.
No hammer.
No fear.
Emily stood beneath the lights.
Her father raised a glass.
"To survival."
Emily corrected him.
"To living."
Everyone smiled.
May you like
Emily looked around.
For the first time, the room belonged to her again.