Chapter 68 - The Legacy of Love

Our grandchildren grew into remarkable, compassionate young adults.
Lily, the tiny bird who used to hug my knees, was now graduating from law school, preparing to take over the legal defense arm of our charity foundation.
"I want to protect people, Grandma,"
Lily told me, sitting on the edge of my bed the night before her graduation.
"Just like you and Grandpa protected us."
"You will protect them,"
I promised, stroking her hair.
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"Because you have the heart of a lioness, and the unshakeable foundation of this family standing right behind you."
Watching her walk across the stage the next day, in her flowing black robes, I knew that the fierce, protective spirit of our family was immortal.