Chapter 17 - Julian Wrestles With Devastating Guilt Over The Past
Late that evening in the master bedroom, Julian sat by the fireplace with his head bowed in deep remorse.
“I let her into our home, Clara. I let her sleep in your bed and raise our son while you suffered,” Julian berated himself.
Clara walked over, kneeling beside his chair and placing her warm hand over his trembling fingers.
“You were deceived by a professional manipulator who staged an airtight conspiracy, Julian. Stop blaming yourself,” she comforted.
“I should have looked harder; I should never have given up hope that you were out there,” Julian whispered brokenly.
“We are together now, and our family is finally whole again. That is all that matters,” Clara insisted gently.
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Julian pulled her into his arms, burying his face in her hair as tears of redemption finally fell freely.
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