Chapter 29 - SUNRISE AT STERLING MANOR
Three weeks after Lord Croft’s sensational arrest, summer reached its peak over the rolling hills of Westchester County.
Sterling Manor was bathed in bright morning sunlight as little Lily played on the expansive front lawn with her puppy.
Aunt Claire had officially agreed to move into the estate permanently, taking over leadership of the family’s charitable foundation.
Mrs. Gable stood on the sunlit porch, holding a tray of freshly baked blueberry muffins for the family breakfast.
Julian walked out onto the stone terrace wearing a casual white shirt and dark trousers, looking completely relaxed for the first time in years.
He breathed in the fresh country air, watching his daughter laugh as she chased her puppy around the marble fountain.
The painful memory of the red lighter had been completely overshadowed by months of triumph, love, and absolute justice.
Every enemy who had attempted to harm his home was now locked away behind heavy steel prison bars across the nation.
Julian walked down the steps, joining his sister and daughter on the soft grass under the clear blue American sky.
"We finally did it, didn't we, Daddy?" Lily squeaked happily, hugging her father’s leg tightly.
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"We did, sweetheart," Julian smiled, lifting her up into his strong arms. "Our home is safe forever."
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