Ava’s trembling hands gripped the armrests of the wheelchair as Margaret pressed the glass of hot water to her lips.
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Chapter 15 - Ashes to AshesTen minutes later, heavily armed SWAT teams poured into Sub-Level 4. Eleanor Sterling was brought up to the lobby in heavy steel handcuffs, surrounded by dozens of federal agents and news reporters with flashing cameras.
As she was pushed into the back of a police cruiser, Eleanor looked back one last time.
Ethan and Clara stood arm-in-arm on the steps of Sterling Tower, flanked by Marcus and Evelyn Vance. For the first time in twenty-five years, the sun broke through the clouds over Manhattan, illuminating the city in brilliant golden light.
Eleanor met her son's eyes. Ethan didn't look at her with hatred, nor anger—only profound pity. The doors of the police cruiser slammed shut, and the sirens blared as Eleanor Sterling was driven away into the dark pages of history.
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