The real victory, however, was at home—when Liam, confused and remorseful, confessed he never meant to hurt her. He thought he was helping. He’d been manipulated too.

Through forgiveness, quiet moments, and even a batch of warm brownies, Lily and Liam began stitching their bond back together. And while Jimmy’s shadow still lingered, their home became a place of trust again—one honest moment at a time.