Chapter 10 - THE HOSPITAL ROOM REUNION
Later that afternoon, Ethan walked into the private VIP suite of Mercy General Hospital where Clara was undergoing further evaluation.
Clara sat propped up against the pillows, wearing a soft white robe, holding a warm cup of herbal tea in her hands.
She looked up as the door opened, her eyes searching Ethan’s face for any sign of hesitation or weakness.
Ethan walked straight to the bedside, wrapping his arms around her and burying his face in the crook of her neck.
"Are you holding up okay, sweetheart?" Ethan whispered softly, his voice thick with unexpressed emotion.
"I’m still processing everything, Ethan. It feels like a terrifying nightmare I can't seem to wake up from," Clara admitted honestly.
"It’s real, but it’s over. My mother is facing aggravated attempted murder charges with no possibility of bail," Ethan reassured her firmly.
Clara set her teacup down on the bedside table, reaching out to stroke his cheek with gentle, reassuring fingers.
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"What happens to the estate? What happens to the family name now?" Clara asked, looking deeply into his dark eyes.
"We let it burn down to the ground, Clara. We build something entirely new, on our own terms," Ethan replied with unwavering resolve.
