Chapter 35

Instead of driving straight up to the entrance of the Sutton residence, Teresa had parked just outside the neighborhood. She had her own reason, hoping to walk those last few hundred yards alone with Rosalie. Even if they didn't speak, it would still feel as though she was fulfilling her wish. After today, there was no knowing when—or if—they might ever walk side by side again. As these thoughts filled Teresa's mind, tears gradually welled up in her eyes. But the path that usually felt so long seemed to pass by unusually fast tonight. In fact, it felt as though they had arrived in less than ten minutes. A few people stood at the entrance to the Sutton residence. Teresa looked over and saw Elizabeth, Wendy, and Jonathan. "Jonathan, look! It's Teresa, and she's brought Rosie with her." Elizabeth was overjoyed. Even from a distance, her voice could be heard trembling with emotion. A pang of bittersweet emotion stirred in Teresa's heart, yet she could only force herself to hold back