Chapter 9 - The Safe Haven in Maine
Forty-eight hours after the takeover at the New York mansion, a private helicopter landed on the snow-covered helipad of Dominic's oceanfront estate in Maine.
The coastal estate was surrounded by tall pine trees and high security walls, lit softly by warm exterior lamps reflecting off the deep winter snow.
Inside the warm, fire-lit living room, three-year-old Lily sat on a plush velvet rug, playing with a wooden dollhouse while Elena prepared warm milk in the adjacent kitchen.
The heavy front door opened, and Dominic walked in, removing his snow-dusted black overcoat. His sharp face softened instantly as his eyes rested on the small girl by the fireplace.
Lily looked up, her face lighting up with a pure, radiant smile. "Daddy!"
She scrambled to her feet and ran across the room as fast as her small legs could carry her. Dominic dropped to his knees on the rug, opening his broad arms and catching her as she threw her small arms around his neck.
"I kept Mommy's picture safe," Lily whispered into his shoulder, holding up the faded photograph, which was now protected inside a clear plastic sleeve Elena had found for her.
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Dominic held his daughter tight against his chest, tears finally slipping down his cheek as he buried his face in her soft brown hair. "You did wonderful, my little princess. You saved us all."
👉 Read PART 10 to see the unexpected proposal Dominic made to Elena for her loyalty!
