Chapter 17 - Returning Home To The East Coast Estate
A month later, a sleek black limousine pulled through the wrought-iron gates of the historic Sterling family estate in Massachusetts.
The sprawling colonial manor had been thoroughly scrubbed of its dark memories, restored to a warm, welcoming home.
Sophia raced across the lush green lawns, laughing gleefully as her golden retriever bounded alongside her in the afternoon sun.
Julian and Clara walked arm-in-arm up the stone steps, taking a deep breath of the fresh autumn air.
Inside the grand foyer, household staff stood ready to welcome them back with genuine warmth and tearful smiles.
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The dark cloud that had hung over their family for nearly a year had finally been completely blown away.
Julian pulled Clara close, looking out through the bay windows at their daughter playing happily on the lawn.
