LILY SCREAMED FOR HER GRANDFATHER AT THE POOL, BUT WHAT RICHARD FOUND INSIDE THE VILLA EXPLAINED WHY SHE FEARED ETHAN
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Chapter 15 - Richard Opens Margaret’s Final Letter
Richard finally opened Margaret’s last letter. She admitted spending
much of her life confusing control with care. Bellweather forced her to
recognize the arrogance of deciding fear gave adults the right to choose
for others. Her final message for Lily was simple: “You were never the
mistake. The mistake was every adult who forgot to ask permission.” When
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Richard shared that sentence, Lily frowned and said, “I know.” The
adults had needed years to understand what she already did.
