Chapter 17 - Starting A Brand New Chapter Along Coastal Carolina
Two weeks later, the morning sun rose brilliantly over the tranquil shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago.
Grace sat on the balcony of her family’s grand lakefront penthouse, sipping hot herbal tea in a cozy sweater.
The gentle breeze carried the crisp scent of autumn water, replacing the suffocating tension of her former life.
Her brothers had surrounded her with unwavering love, transforming the penthouse into a sanctuary for her and the baby.
“Doctor’s appointment is at two o'clock; Marcus is bringing the car around,” Derek announced, stepping onto the balcony.
Grace smiled warmly, setting her teacup down on the glass table beside her.
“Tell Marcus I’m ready; I want to see how much the little one has grown,” Grace said happily.
She placed her hands over her belly, feeling a strong, rhythmic movement that filled her heart with absolute joy.
She had survived the darkest storm of her life and emerged stronger, wealthier, and entirely independent.
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The betrayal in Charlotte felt like a distant nightmare from another lifetime entirely.
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