The aftermath was chaotic. Evan’s parents, horrified by their son’s actions, offered Martha half of their company to help her move forward. It was a bitter consolation, but it secured a future for her sons.
As Nelly and Tommy moved away, Martha felt a mixture of relief and sympathy. She had to focus on her boys, Jake and Ethan. One afternoon, watching them play in the yard, she resolved to raise them with honesty and respect—traits that had been sorely lacking in their father.
