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Chapter 54

He never cared about seeing the world. He had no interest in Rome, or Africa, or China. He just wanted to have a quiet life and a family. But he knew how much it meant to Carol, and there was no denying Rebecca’s happiness. He didn’t wish they would come home, he wished he could join them there.

Daniel didn’t want to see the world, but he wanted to see his girls again.

He marked off one more day on his mental calendar. Eight more months to go. 10

San Francisco, California

1980

Carol felt like she was floating on air as she danced into the house, her registration clutched in one hand, her student identification clutched in the other. “Daniel? Are you home? I did it!”

She frowned when he didn’t respond. He had been home that morning and promised he’d be there when she returned, but nothing met her except a quiet house.