Chapter 24 - THE LAST PIECE OF RICHARD'S STORY
Years after the original scandal, Lena discovered one final letter from her father.
It had been hidden inside his old desk.
The letter was addressed to her.
Lena,
If you are reading this, something has probably gone wrong.
I want you to know one thing.
Never let anyone convince you that your father's name matters more than your own life.
If I am gone, don't spend your life trying to become the person who restores my name.
Live.
Love.
Build something better.
That will be enough.
Lena cried as she read it.
Victor found her sitting alone.
“What happened?”
She handed him the letter.
He read it quietly.
Then returned it.
“He knew you.”
Lena smiled through tears.
“Yes.”
Victor looked toward the harbor.
“What will you do?”
Lena folded the letter carefully.
“What he asked.”
She looked at the ships.
May you like
“I'll live.”
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