Chapter 3 - Sarah Breaks Silence Regarding The Supposedly Dead Woman
The cool morning breeze rustled the palm trees lining the perimeter of the multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills property.
Ethan’s heart raced violently against his ribs as the terrifying possibility of who sent Maya began to crystallize.
“Was it Clara?” Ethan asked, his voice dropping to a fragile, breathless whisper that barely carried across the courtyard.
Sarah closed her eyes tightly and gave a slow, agonizing nod that confirmed his deepest, most buried fear.
“She survived the fire fifteen years ago, Mr. Vance, but she lived in exile to protect herself and her family,” Sarah confessed.
Ethan stared blankly at the marble tiles, feeling as though the ground beneath his wheels had completely dissolved.
“Clara is alive? After all these years of mourning her, she has been hiding right beneath my nose?” Ethan choked out.
Maya stepped forward, gently placing her small, warm hand over Ethan’s clenched fist to calm his spiraling panic.
“Grandma said your heart was locked in a cage of bitterness, and only a miracle could set you free,” Maya softly recited.
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Dr. Miller stepped back, watching the surreal family drama unfold with profound professional and personal shock.
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