Chapter 14 - Three Months LaterThree months after the wedding disaster, Margaret sat in a quiet downtown café.
Her cheek had healed completely.
Across from her sat Marcus.
He wore a simple gray sweater.
No tuxedo.
No wedding ring.
No woman beside him.
Just peace.
"How are you feeling, Mom?"
Margaret smiled.
"My cheek healed months ago."
Marcus laughed.
"And your pride?"
"That healed faster."
He reached across the table.
"I'm still sorry."
Margaret squeezed his hand.
"Don't be."
"I should have seen Tiffany's true nature."
"You saw it eventually."
Marcus nodded.
"Sometimes I think that slap was the best thing that could have happened."
Margaret raised an eyebrow.
"That is a strange way to describe being assaulted."
"I mean..."
He smiled.
"It saved me."
May you like
Margaret looked toward the window.
Perhaps it had.
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Chapter 15 - The Dignity CenterMarcus placed a folder on the table.
Chapter 16 - Tiffany's First Real ApologyOne rainy afternoon, Tiffany stood outside the Sterling Grand Estate.
Chapter 17 - Margaret Reads the LetterMargaret read the letter that evening.
Chapter 18 - A Different WomanMonths later, Tiffany had changed.
Chapter 19 - The New BeginningOne year after the wedding that never happened, the Sterling Dignity Center opened.
Chapter 20 - The Door That Remained OpenThat evening, Margaret returned to her office.
