Chapter 17 - THE LETTER One year after Victoria's departure, Ethan finally returned to his wife's letter.

He read the final page.
There was one sentence he had overlooked.
"If Leo is ever safe, tell him that I loved him before I ever held him."
Ethan broke down.
Maria stood beside him.
For the first time, Ethan allowed himself to grieve.
He had spent years being strong.
For his company.
For his son.
For everyone.
But that night, he finally cried.
Maria didn't say anything.
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She simply stayed beside him.
Sometimes silence was the kindest form of comfort.