CHAPTER 3 — The Photograph
Graham rises slowly.
“What’s your name?”
“Miles.”
The name hits like a blade.
Clara’s handwriting. Clara’s memory. Clara’s promise.
The boy pulls out an envelope.
“If you believe the photo… read this.”
Inside: a letter and a hospital bracelet.
Baby Boy Monroe-West.
Born alive.
Graham’s world breaks again.
Clara’s letter says everything:
They lied.
The baby lived.
His name is Miles.
Bennett took everything.
May you like
And then—
“If I am still alive when you read this, come quickly.”
