Chapter 28 - HEALING THE WOUNDS
Two weeks later, the morning sun shone brightly through the kitchen windows of the quiet Connecticut estate.
David sat at the island counter, drinking coffee while reading an official letter from the District Attorney’s office.
"Chloe accepted a full plea deal this morning... twenty-five years without the possibility of parole," David shared with a sigh.
"And Arthur Vance?" Sarah asked, walking into the kitchen with her young son Leo, who was getting ready for school.
"Vance is facing federal charges in three states... he'll die in prison," David confirmed, setting the letter down.
Margaret walked over to the kitchen sink, turning off the trickling water faucet before drying her hands with the white hand towel.
She looked at her children and her grandson, feeling a deep, profound sense of warmth return to the old mansion.
"We lost a lot of years to lies and fear," Margaret said, her voice soft, dignified, and full of maternal love.
"But today, this home belongs to us... truly and completely," she added, looking at the framed US flag on the wall.
May you like
David stood up, walking over to embrace his mother tightly, holding onto the woman who had saved all their lives.
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