Chapter 12 - The Family Estate Goes In Strict Lockdown Protection
Back at Heritage Manor, estate security was upgraded with biometric access gates and armed perimeter patrols. Edward wanted to ensure his mother felt completely safe within the ancestral walls after the terrifying ordeal.
Florence returned home from the hospital later that week, resting comfortably in her favorite armchair by the library fireplace. Edward sat across from her, pouring two cups of hot tea as the evening rain tapped against the windowpanes.
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"You handled everything with incredible strength, Edward, just like your grandfather used to do," Florence smiled warmly. "I should have listened to my instincts when she first arrived, but I wanted you to be happy," Edward replied softly.
"Love makes us blind, son, but truth always finds a way to open our eyes," Florence said wisely, sipping her tea. The golden heirloom trust document rested securely inside the wall safe upstairs, protected from any future threats.
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