Fractured Hearts - Chapter 21: Coming Home

... her's care deepened over time, transforming weeks into months. She frequently visited the Thompsons, who had become her second family. Elizabeth, in particular, showed her immense love and warmth, embracing her like her own daughter.

The years slipped away, and four years had flown by before Thea knew it. Despite the physical distance and busy lives, she and Ryder remained inseparable, their friendship reinforced by regular phone conversations.

Thea's beauty had matured with the ...