“Find a way,” Grant said. “I won’t leave them to the system.”
Harold rubbed his face. “They have no documents. No records. No known relatives. This could take years—years you might not have.”
Grant’s voice softened but stayed firm.
“Then let’s fight. Even if I don’t win, they will know that someone finally fought for them.”
Building a Family, One Day at a Time
Days turned into weeks, and the four sisters settled into a rhythm that transformed the mansion into a home.
Ava, the leader, inspected everything—doors, windows, rules. Grant treated her like the young woman life had forced her to become.
June, the artist, discovered the library and began drawing on every scrap of paper she could find until Grant gifted her a full art set.
Lila, the bright and hopeful one, filled the halls with chatter and stories.
Beth, the quietest, stayed near Grant, holding his hand whenever he looked tired.
Piece by piece, they healed each other.
A Threat Arrives
The peace shattered when Grant’s nephew, Miles Aldridge, showed up unannounced.
He eyed the girls with sharp calculation.
“So the rumors were true,” Miles said coldly. “You’re turning your home into a charity house?”
“They’re family,” Grant replied.
