A child with no family was raised by a poor farmer—twenty-five years later, his return revealed a truth that left everyone in shock

one hand braced against the railing.

Noah walked toward him.

When he reached the first step, a corner of the fabric slipped loose.

It was blue.

Not a bright blue, but the faded tone of something that had survived years hidden away from the light.

Sara stopped smiling.

Noah climbed another step and unfolded the cloth.

The frayed corner was still there.

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