Chapter 9 - Wren Learns The Shocking Truth About Her Father
Back at Luca’s secure penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan, Wren sat cross-legged on a plush velvet sofa.
Maren sat beside her, helping her unpack a collection of colorful picture books brought up by Luca’s private assistant.
The penthouse was breathtaking, featuring walls of glass that showed the sparkling blue expanse of the lake below.
"Is this really where we live now, Mom?" Wren asked, looking up from her sketchbook with wide, curious eyes.
"Just for a little while, until things quiet down and the police finish their investigation," Maren reassured her gently.
The private elevator chime echoed softly in the foyer, signaling Luca’s arrival from downtown.
He walked into the living room, loosening his silk tie and tossing his suit jacket over the back of an armchair.
"How are my favorite girls doing this morning?" Luca asked warmly, walking over to sit on the coffee table before them.
"We found the secret cookie jar in the kitchen," Wren announced proudly, holding up a chocolate chip treat.
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Luca laughed, a rich, genuine sound that made Maren realize how rarely he must have smiled over the past eight years.
"Good, because I have a surprise for you both," Luca said, pulling a set of travel brochures from his pocket.
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