Chapter 27 - The Broken Teddy BearThat night, after ordering a feast of soft soups, warm bread, and fresh fruit, Mark laid down between his two children on the massive hotel bed.
Owen fell asleep quickly, his small stomach finally full, but Lily remained wide awake, staring at the night stand.
On the table sat the white teddy bear with the ribbon. Mark had retrieved it from the marble floor before they left the mansion. Its white fur was slightly smudged with dirt from where it had fallen.
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"I'm sorry I dropped it," Mark said softly, reaching over to stroke her hair. "I'll buy you a clean one tomorrow."
Lily reached out her small, bandaged hand and pulled the bear tightly into her arms. "No... I like this one," she whispered. "It came home with you."
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Chapter 28 - Uncovering the DeceptionWhile the children slept peacefully, Mark sat in the adjoining room with his lawyer, Miller.
Chapter 29 - The First MorningWhen the morning sun streamed through the sheer hotel curtains, Mark was already awake, sitting beside the bed.
Chapter 30 - Leaving the Past BehindA week later, Mark made a decision that shocked the business world. He resigned from his position as CEO of his global investment firm. He transferred his shares, kept a comfortable passive income, and walked away from the corporate ladder completely.
Chapter 31 - Shadows in the NightHealing, however, was not a straight road.
Chapter 32 - Light in the DarknessLily stopped shaking slowly as Mark’s familiar, warm voice penetrated her panic. She looked up, seeing the tears streaming down her father's face.
Chapter 33 - The Courtroom BattleTwo months later, the criminal trial against Kate began.
