Chapter 18 - A New EmpireTwo days later, golden morning light filled the hospital room.
Arthur sat in the corner holding his grandson.
The powerful patriarch who had terrified boardrooms across the country was crying openly.
“He has Elena's eyes.”
Julian smiled.
He sat beside Elena.
His hand rested carefully over hers.
This time, she didn't pull away.
“I will spend the rest of my life proving I'm worthy of this family.”
Elena studied him.
“You've already started.”
Julian looked at her.
It wasn't forgiveness.
Not completely.
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But it was hope.
And sometimes hope was the first brick used to rebuild a broken home.
