Chapter 29 - The First MorningWhen the morning sun streamed through the sheer hotel curtains, Mark was already awake, sitting beside the bed.
Owen opened his eyes first. For a split second, panic washed over his tiny face as he looked around the unfamiliar room. But then his eyes landed on Mark, who gave him a warm, gentle smile.
"Good morning, buddy," Mark whispered.
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Owen hesitated, then slowly crawled over the blanket and buried his face into Mark's lap. He didn't say a word, but his little arms wrapped tightly around Mark's waist.
Lily woke up a moment later. Seeing her brother sitting safely with their father, a faint, genuine smile appeared on her lips for the first time in over a year.
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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.
Chapter 34 - Justice DeliveredThe jury deliberated for less than two hours.
Chapter 35 - Learning to Play AgainBack at the coastal house, life slowly began to bloom.
