Chapter 15 - Safe at Last
One year later, the summer sun shone brightly over the private coastal estate in Greenwich.
Seven-year-old Leo and four-year-old Nora ran happily across the lush green lawn, laughing as they played with a golden retriever puppy. Nora still held her favorite plush bunny, her face glowing with health, joy, and peace.
Evelyn stood on the wide stone porch wearing a stunning white dress, sipping fresh lemonade.
Arthur stepped out beside her, wrapping a warm, protective arm around her waist as they watched the children play safely in the sunlight.
"Thank you, Arthur," Evelyn whispered softly, leaning her head against his shoulder. "For opening that gate when we had nowhere else to go."
Arthur looked down at her with deep, devotion-filled eyes, smiling gently.
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"You never needed my help to shine, Evelyn," Arthur replied softly. "You just needed someone to stand by you while you reclaimed your throne."
Do you think Evelyn was right to completely ruin Julian's company and send him to prison, or should she have settled the matter quietly for the sake of her children? What would you have done if you were in Evelyn's position?
