Chapter 19 - THE NEW BEGINNING Years passed.
Leo grew into a happy, curious little boy.
He loved running through the garden.
He loved listening to Maria's stories.
And he adored his father.
Ethan built a new life.
The company continued to thrive.
But money no longer defined his priorities.
Family did.
One afternoon, Leo found an old photograph in a drawer.
"Who is she?"
Ethan looked at the photograph.
It was Victoria.
He carefully took it from Leo.
"Someone from our past."
"Was she bad?"
Ethan paused.
"People make choices, Leo."
Then he smiled.
"What matters is the choices you make next."
Leo nodded.
He ran outside.
Ethan watched him disappear into the sunlight.
He thought the story was finally over.
Then his phone rang.
The number was unknown.
Ethan answered.
Nobody spoke.
Then a woman's voice whispered:
May you like
"Ethan..."
The line went dead.
