Chapter 17 - Marcus And Lily Begin Rebuilding Their Lives
Back at the coastal estate, the renovation crews arrived to strip away every trace of Victoria’s toxic presence.
The surveillance cameras were dismantled, and the hidden study was converted into a bright family library.
Marcus spent hours on the phone with international investigators locating his missing brother Julian abroad.
“We found him living in a quiet town in Switzerland, Mr. Marcus; he’s safe and returning home next week,” the investigator reported.
Marcus felt a massive weight lift off his shoulders, shedding the lingering grief of the past two years.
He walked out onto the stone patio where Lily was organizing the garden flowers under the afternoon sun.
“Julian is coming home, Lily; our family is finally going to be whole again,” Marcus shared happily.
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“That is the best news I’ve heard all year, sir; we’ll prepare a wonderful welcome dinner,” Lily smiled.
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