Had never been part of any system.
And yet…
It had changed everything.
He made one final decision.
Not reactive.
Not emotional.
Permanent.
Leo would stay.
Not as a guest.
As family.
No conditions.
No expiration.
Because some variables…
Do not get removed.
They get integrated.
Emily laughed again.
And this time…
There was no risk of losing it.
End.
