Rhiannon\u2019s simple act of giving money to a woman outside a grocery store takes a shocking turn when she finds the same woman at her late husband\u2019s grave the next day. The woman, holding a baby, reveals that James is the father of her child, a fact Rhiannon never knew. As the woman explains how James had promised to return, Rhiannon is struck by the pain of his secrets and betrayal.\n
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After a tense encounter, Rhiannon returns to the woman\u2019s apartment, bringing groceries and a stuffed bear for the baby, Elliot. Despite the betrayal, she feels a strange bond with the child and with Pearl, the baby\u2019s mother. Realizing they both share the loss of James in different ways, Rhiannon offers help, understanding that neither of them can move forward alone. This unexpected connection gives Rhiannon a new sense of purpose and a reason to keep going.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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