Chapter 4 — Family Ties

Third Person (Liam)

The sound of Emily’s laughter drifted through the open window of Liam’s office, a rare melody that tugged at his attention. He leaned back in his chair, the faint scent of pine mingling with the crisp mountain air filtering in. Below, on the garden path, Isabella was kneeling beside Emily, pointing at something in the dirt. Emily’s small hands clutched a trowel, her strawberry-blonde curls bouncing as she giggled, the watering can teetering precariously by her side.