Chapter 12 - Lily Gets SickEverything changed when Lily collapsed at school.
Claire rushed her to the hospital.
Julian arrived minutes later.
Doctors said Lily needed immediate treatment.
The cost was enormous.
Julian didn't hesitate.
"I'll pay."
Claire shook her head.
"I don't want your money."
"This isn't about us."
"It's my daughter."
"Our daughter."
Claire froze.
Julian's voice softened.
"Please let me be her father."
Claire looked at him for a long moment.
Then she nodded.
For the first time, Julian took Lily's hand.
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And promised:
"I'm not leaving again."
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Chapter 13 - Audrey's Unexpected ChoiceAudrey could have walked away.
Chapter 14 - The Truth Goes PublicA journalist uncovered the entire story.
Chapter 15 - The Woman Who Finally Forgave HerselfClaire sat alone on her apartment balcony.
Chapter 16 - A New FamilyMonths passed.
Chapter 17 - The RestaurantJulian remembered the dream he and Claire had once shared.
Chapter 18 - The Second ProposalOne year after the wedding disaster, Julian took Claire back to the Hawthorne Grand.
