Chapter 15 - Sunlight Over the Ocean
The golden morning sun rose peacefully over the horizon, bathing the Vance coastal estate in warm, radiant light.
Claire stood on the spacious balcony overlooking the ocean, feeling the cool morning breeze in her wavy brown hair.
Julian stepped out behind her, placing a cozy cashmere blanket around her shoulders and wrapping his arms around her waist, holding her close against his chest.
From inside the house, the sweet, musical sounds of three little girls singing and giggling echoed softly through the open glass doors.
Claire turned in Julian's arms, looking into his clear blonde-framed face with complete, overflowing happiness.
"Thank you for stepping up when the world felt so dark, Julian," Claire whispered softly, touching his cheek gently.
Julian smiled, kissing her lips tenderly. "Stepping up for you and our daughters was the best decision of my life, my love."
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They stood together on the balcony, watching the brilliant sun rise over the calm ocean, knowing their family was built on a foundation of love that would last forever.
Do you think Claire handled Ethan's betrayal with absolute perfection by handing him the court order at the gala, or should she have confronted him privately before exposing him to high society? What would you have done in her place?
