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.
He sold the grand mansion and bought a cozy, two-story house near the coast. It had big windows that let in endless sunlight, a massive backyard with green grass, and no locked doors.
Mrs. Alvarez, an elderly, kind-hearted woman who had been Emily's nanny years ago, was hired to help manage the house.
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"Look at this garden, children!" Mrs. Alvarez cheered on their first day, holding out fresh baked cookies. "We can plant strawberries and yellow roses right here!"
For the first time in a very long time, the sound of small, pitter-patter footsteps echoed with joy instead of fear.
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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.
Chapter 36 - The Laughter ReturnsLily looked at the dirt on her father's face, then down at the green grass. A small, bubbly giggle escaped her lips—a sound Mark hadn't heard since Emily passed away.
