#Chapter 192: A Fresh Start

Agnes “We’re here for you, Thea! Always and forever!” The recorded sound of mine and Elijah’s voices filled the hotel room for what had to be the hundredth time today. Thea was sitting cross-legged on the bed, pressing the button on her new stuffed pig’s stomach over and over, a small smile on her face each time our voices played. “We’re here for you, Thea! Always and forever!” I glanced up from my laptop and watched her for a moment. Yesterday, after the awkward press conference in front of our burnt home, we’d taken her to the mall to pick out a new stuffed animal. This time, she’d chosen a bright pink pig with a white spot over its eye and floppy ears. She’d asked for a new message, too. Honestly, I never got tired of hearing that little recording. Each time she pressed the button, it was a reminder that we were still a family. “We’re here for you, Thea! Always and forever!” Smiling softly, I turned my attention back to my laptop, scro