A piece of paper had changed the course of Lola's life but at the same time, another piece of paper also gave her hope.
Hope for a better tomorrow.
Hope that happiness was not so out of reach.
Hope for a life that finally felt like her own.
Atlas, Penny, and Slater stood by the entrance of the outdoor patio, watching Lola and the twins play on the lawn. A subtle smile formed on Penny and Slater's faces, their hearts filling with relief as they watched the trio laugh together.
"Just last night, I thought things would be different," Slater murmured quietly. "Thank God she's fine."
Penny tilted her head and glanced at her eldest brother. "First Brother, you planned all of this, didn't you?"
