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 36 - The Birthday Party
Maya’s third birthday was a spectacular, joyous event.
The sprawling lawns of the estate were filled with colorful balloons, a massive bouncy castle, and the laughter of dozens of children from Maya's preschool.
There were no corrupt board members invited. There were no tense, political conversations. It was just friends, family, and pure, unfiltered happiness.
Ethan stood by the grill, flipping burgers, wearing a casual t-shirt and jeans.
"You look like a completely different man, Ethan,"
His chief legal counsel, Marcus, noted with a smile, holding a paper plate.
"I am a different man, Marcus,"
May you like
Ethan replied smoothly, watching Olivia chase Maya across the grass.
"I am exactly the man I was always meant to be."
