waves, but perhaps more constant.”
The moment I stepped onto the porch, something shifted inside me.
Recognition. Possibility.
The cottage itself was modest—two bedrooms, an open living-dining area, a kitchen last updated in the early 2000s.
But its placement on the waterfront lot, and the quality of light filtering through mature trees, created an atmosphere of tranquil sanctuary.
“The dock needs some repair,” Sandra pointed out as we walked the property, “and the kitchen could use updating if you’re so inclined. But the roof is sound, the foundation is excellent,
