Vows of Vengeance

irl wasn't in the right state of min

talk to Claire. She feels so guilty about what had happened to her, but then, s

ington farm. Gwen, still in a state of shock, stared out the car window, her young eyes empty and tear

ad that led them to a province where they hoped to find safety and solace. Th

some comfort to the girl who had just lost everything. She knew that Gwen recognized her as the woman wh

off. The words seemed inadequate, and she didn't know where to start. How could she explain that her intentions had

cal, but emotional as well, as they navigated the wreckage of their lives. Gwen clutched the locke

ghter had been victims of Mr. Smith's greed and cruelty, just like the Harringtons. Claire had been determined to prevent

ching for answers. "Why did you come to our farm that day?" Gwen's voice was soft, the pain eviden

your farm to warn your family," she admitted, her voice heavy with regret. "Mr. Smith had threatened to ta

velation. "You tried to help us," she said,

meeting Gwen's. "I never wanted any of this to h

zation that Claire had tried to save them offered a s

es of their lost loved ones. They spoke of William, Gwen's father, who had been a pillar of strength and love. Claire shared memories

experienced the pain of loss, the cruelty of greed, and the destructive power of Mr

Claire had heard of a community where people supported each other, where kindness and solidar

? Do you think bad people won

ion's question. She understood Gwen's fear, especially after all they had be

, but I can promise that we'll do everything in our power to keep you safe. We're not alone anymore, a

face for reassurance. "I don't want to lose a

ose she cared about. "I don't want to lose anyone either," Claire replied. "That's why we'll stick togeth

tened. She took comfort in Claire's presence and the knowledge that she was not alone in her grief.

and Gwen stepped out, her small hand still holding tightly to Claire's. They were met with warm smiles an

ging beginning to replace her fear. "Thank you," she said to Claire, her vo

oing to take care of each other from now on. And remember, your dad's love and strength will always

ed someone when she received a call from an

Je

? How are you?" she asked, and Claire remembe

e that? Why?" she asked her once a

there?" Jess ask

s, Jess, I'm here. I saw the news... I'm in the province wi

s, w

And I am planning to testify the case

he thinks of Gwen. "What is

I know you've been looking fo

silence between the t

keep her? Change her identity, and mak

ed to undertake. "Claire, you know I've always wanted a child. B

nd I would never ask if I didn't believe you'd be the best person to care f

. If anything happens to you, I'll look after Gwen as my own daughter,

what this means to me. I promise I'll do everything in my power to protect her

out Gwen, her background, and her family's story. She wanted to ensure