Chapter 16 - HEALING IN THE HAMPTONS
Spring arrived in New York, bringing warm breezes and blooming sea grass to Ethan’s private estate in East Hampton.
Chloe ran along the sandy shoreline with a golden retriever puppy, her cheerful laughter ringing out across the waves.
She wore a bright yellow sundress, her brown hair blowing freely in the ocean wind without a care in the world.
Hannah sat on the wooden deck of the beach house, sipping iced tea while watching her younger sister play safely.
Ethan walked out from the house, setting down a tray of fresh fruit and sandwiches on the teak table.
"The federal court officially transferred your father's stolen assets back into your private trust today," Ethan shared happily.
Hannah looked up at Ethan, her eyes shining with profound gratitude and warmth.
"I never imagined my life could be this peaceful again, Ethan," Hannah whispered, reaching out to touch his hand.
Ethan squeezed her hand softly, looking out at the glittering Atlantic Ocean stretching toward the horizon.
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"You fought for your sister when no one else would," Ethan said softly. "You earned every ounce of this peace."
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