Chapter 13 - DIANE'S CONFESSIONDiane confessed everything.
Every payment.
Every lie.
Every year she had spent pretending everything was normal.
The confession saved the family from years of uncertainty.
But it also cost Diane her freedom.
Before leaving with the investigators, she hugged Lily.
“I am sorry.”
Lily cried.
“Why didn't you tell us?”
Diane looked at her.
“Because I thought being strong meant never admitting I was afraid.”
Lily hugged her tighter.
“You were still my aunt.”
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Diane broke down.
For the first time in twenty years, she allowed herself to cry.
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Chapter 14 - THE TRIALMonths passed.
Chapter 15 - THE HOUSE CHANGESA year later, the Calder estate looked different.
Chapter 16 - A LETTER FROM DIANEOne spring morning, Lily received a letter.
Chapter 17 - THE SECOND CELLARThat afternoon, Lily returned to the garden.
Chapter 18 - GRANDPA'S FINAL MESSAGELily opened it.
Chapter 19 - THE VISITORA black sedan stood at the edge of the property.
