Chapter 13 - THE EMPTY ROOM One night, Elena walked through the mansion.
She stopped outside an empty bedroom.
Ethan had transformed it into a study for her.
Bookshelves lined the walls.
A desk stood beside the window.
On the desk was a framed photograph of Elena and Lily.
She smiled.
Ethan appeared behind her.
“You like it?”
“It feels strange.”
“What does?”
“Having something that belongs to me.”
He smiled.
“You deserve that.”
Elena turned toward him.
“What about us?”
Ethan's expression softened.
“I'll keep asking.”
She laughed quietly.
“Persistent.”
“Seven years late.”
That made her laugh harder.
May you like
Then he reached for her hand.
She didn't pull away.
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Chapter 14 - THE SENTENCE Victoria's trial finally ended.
Chapter 15 - THE HOUSE CHANGES The mansion changed completely.
Chapter 16 - THE QUESTION One evening, Ethan took Elena to the old garden.
Chapter 17 - A FAMILY AGAIN Their wedding was small.
Chapter 18 - THE FIRST MORNING OF THE REST OF THEIR LIVES The next morning was ordinary.
Chapter 19 - THE LETTER Months later, Elena received a letter.
