Chapter 28 - THE HAPPY FAMILY
Six months passed, bringing the vibrant warmth of early summer to the Connecticut countryside. The Greenwich estate was alive with laughter and activity as the young family settled into their new life of peace and security.
Lucas worked from his home office three days a week, balancing his responsibilities as CEO of Vance Global with being an active, loving father to his twin boys.
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Lucas stood on the wide back patio, grilling steaks while watching Nataly play soccer with Liam and Noah on the green lawn below. Detective Reed sat nearby in a comfortable lounge chair, enjoying a cold lemonade while monitoring security feeds on his tablet.
"Everything quiet on Wall Street, Marcus?" Lucas asked, flipping a steak on the grill.
"Completely silent, boss," Reed replied with a satisfied grin. "The company's stock hit an all-time high this morning, and the foundation just opened three new pediatric clinics in Chicago."
Noah ran up the patio steps, his cheeks rosy with exercise, holding a soccer ball under his small arm. "Daddy! Look! I scored three goals against Mommy!"
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Lucas laughed, picking Noah up and lifting him high onto his shoulders. "That's my boy! You're going to be a star athlete!"
Nataly walked up the steps, wiping a light sheen of sweat from her forehead, her face radiant with happiness as she wrapped her arms around Lucas's waist.
