Chapter 17

Back at the estate, preparation for Lily's seventh birthday party was underway in the grand ballroom. Colorful balloons, floral arrangements, and cheerful laughter filled the rooms that had once echoed with tension.
Noah helped hang the banners, taking his role as the older brother with immense pride and maturity. The trauma they had shared only welded their sibling bond into something indestructible.
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Ethan walked into the ballroom carrying a wrapped gift box, watching his children with a heart overflowing with gratitude. They had survived the storm together.
The front door chimes rang softly as early guests began to arrive, greeted by the warm smiles of estate staff and the gleaming marble foyer.