Chapter 16 - Tiffany's First Real ApologyOne rainy afternoon, Tiffany stood outside the Sterling Grand Estate.
She had no invitation.
No expensive dress.
No entourage.
Only an umbrella and a small envelope.
David saw her through the security window.
"Mrs. Sterling isn't expecting you."
"I know."
"What do you want?"
Tiffany handed him the envelope.
"It's a letter."
David hesitated.
"For her?"
"Yes."
"What does it say?"
Tiffany looked down.
"The truth."
David accepted it.
Tiffany turned to leave.
"Wait."
She looked back.
"Do you want me to tell her you came?"
Tiffany shook her head.
"No."
"Why?"
"Because then the apology becomes about me."
David studied her.
For the first time, he saw something different in her face.
Not arrogance.
Not desperation.
Regret.
"Good afternoon, Miss Vance."
She nodded.
May you like
"Good afternoon."
Then she walked into the rain.
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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.
