HE KICKED HIS PREGNANT SISTER-IN-LAW DOWN THE STAIRS—THEN THE PHONE ON THE FLOOR EXPOSED A SECRET THAT DESTROYED THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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Chapter 35 - The Forgiveness
Olivia decided she needed to close one final loop for her own peace of mind.
She drove to the quiet, serene cemetery on the outskirts of the city, standing before the graves of her own parents. They had passed away before the nightmare with Derek and Ethan's father had begun.
"We survived, Mom. We survived, Dad,"
Olivia whispered to the silent stones.
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"I was so terrified for so long. But Ethan protected us. And I learned how to protect myself. I am strong now."
She laid a bouquet of white lilies against the marble. She felt a profound, heavy weight finally lift from her chest, leaving her entirely, beautifully unburdened.
