Chapter 28 - AN UNEXPECTED LETTER FROM PRISON
Two years later, a white envelope with a federal prison return stamp arrived at Ethan's corporate office in downtown Austin.
The letter was from Richard Montgomery, written on thin notebook paper from his cell in a federal correctional facility.
Ethan opened it slowly, sitting behind his grand executive desk overlooking the skyline of the city.
"Ethan, I am writing this because the doctors tell me my heart is failing," the letter began in shaky handwriting.
"I spent my entire life chasing power and controlling people, and it left me dying alone in a concrete box."
"You were right to protect Maya and Liam. You are a better man and father than I ever could hope to be."
"I don't expect your forgiveness, but I want you to know that I am truly sorry for trying to destroy your happiness."
Ethan read the letter twice, feeling a complex wave of emotion wash over his heart before folding it neatly away.
He didn't feel anger anymore, only a deep, quiet sadness for a man who realized his mistakes far too late.
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Ethan picked up his smartphone, dialing Maya to tell her he was coming home early to spend the afternoon with them.
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