Ellis sat in the comfortable armchair in the living room, an open photo album resting on her lap. Her delicate hands turned each page, her gaze fixed on each image that told the story of her family's moments in Seattle.

The pages were filled with moments from her daughter's life. Photos from birth, first steps, family trips, shared laughter, city adventures, birthday celebrations, and even a few tears that marked the difficult days. Each page was a time capsule, capturing their journey ...