Chapter 4 - The Fortress and the Cub
Following Hannah’s passing, I brought Noah and Caleb back to my fortress-like estate in Lake Forest. Surrounded by stone walls, armed patrols, and bulletproof glass, the boys experienced a world of extreme wealth juxtaposed with intense security. While my staff struggled to adapt to children in a house that hadn't seen laughter in decades, I enrolled them in private tutors and assigned Miller to be their personal shadow. Yet, beneath their quiet demeanor, I saw the fierce resilience Hannah had instilled in them. They weren't scared of my world; they were ready to conquer it.
