Dylan's eyebrows shot up in surprise when she heard the news that Harper would be visiting Oregon to help their family move. She had half-expected Harper to remain distant, merely sending money or offering assistance from afar as she had done in the past.
After all, Harper's life had been heavily impacted by her father's death, and Dylan had assumed that going back to her childhood home would be too painful for her.
But to learn that Harper was willing to confront those memories head-on was monumental. It was a significant step, one that spoke volumes about Harper's capacity and her willingness to reconnect with her mother once again.
The news gave Dylan a rush of mixed emotions. On the other hand, Rachel was already feeling a wave of worry wash over her. What if Harper's return caused her to fall back into the darkness she had just barely gotten away from? What if the ghosts of her past came back to haunt her?
