Chapter 20 - REBUILDING AT GREENWICH
By spring, the Greenwich estate had been completely restored and upgraded with state-of-the-art security systems.
The framed US flag had been re-hung proudly on the hallway wall outside the master bedroom suite.
Bright morning sunlight streamed through the restored windows, illuminating the polished hardwood floor.
In the backyard, five-year-old twins Leo and Toby ran happily across the green lawn, playing with a golden retriever puppy.
Evelyn sat on the stone terrace sipping iced tea, wearing a simple white sundress instead of her emerald green bathrobe.
Marcus walked out onto the terrace carrying two glasses of fresh lemonade, taking a seat beside her.
"The FBI officially closed the case on Thorne’s syndicate this morning," Marcus shared, smiling softly.
"Does that mean my security contract with your family is officially complete?" Evelyn asked, looking into his dark eyes.
Marcus reached out, gently holding her hand on the glass table.
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"I was hoping you'd consider staying on... not as a nanny, but as part of this family."
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