Chapter 14 - A NEW LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE KIDS
To celebrate my graduation and mark a fresh chapter for the family, Renata and I planned a special weekend trip to a historic coastal town in Michigan. On Saturday afternoon, we rented bicycles and rode down to the edge of the rocky harbor, where a brilliant white lighthouse stood against the crashing waves.
Sadie and Nolan ran ahead across the wooden boardwalk, pointing up at the towering beacon. “Look, Alyssa! It’s a real lighthouse!” Nolan shouted, grinning from ear to ear. I smiled, feeling the warm sun on my face. It wasn't just a code word anymore; it was a symbol of survival, strength, and the unyielding power of protecting the people you love.
