Chapter 7 - THE REUNIFICATION
Sarah clung to her husband and children, overwhelmed by the warmth of human touch after endless months of cold darkness.
"They told me you abandoned me, Mark... they said you signed the divorce papers," Sarah whispered weakly.
"It was all a forged lie, sweetheart... an elaborate conspiracy to steal our family estate," Mark vowed fiercely.
He wrapped his charcoal grey suit jacket around Sarah’s frail shoulders, lifting her gently into his arms.
They carried her down the grand staircase, stepping past the immobilized imposter still tied up in the foyer.
Elena glared at Sarah with pure, venomous hatred as the true wife passed her by on the way to the living room sofa.
"You won't get away with this, Elena... your game is officially over," Mark stated over his shoulder.
He gently placed Sarah on the plush velvet sofa, instructing the children to fetch a warm blanket and water.
Sarah looked around her own home, blinking in disbelief at the sunlight streaming through the tall French windows.
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"How did you finally figure it out, Mark?" Sarah asked, her voice gaining a little strength with every breath.
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