Chapter 12 - The Truth About FamilyLily struggled with the truth.
She had questions.
“Was I really Mommy's baby?”
“Yes,” I said.
“Was Clara my mommy too?”
“Yes.”
She frowned.
“Can I have two mommies?”
I smiled.
“You can have as many people who love you as your heart can hold.”
Clara cried.
Lily reached for her.
“Do you want to hug me?”
Clara broke down.
She hugged her daughter for the first time without fear.
I watched them.
There was sadness in that moment.
But there was also something beautiful.
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We weren't replacing one family with another.
We were building something new.
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Chapter 13 - Rebuilding JamesJames changed after everything.
Chapter 14 - Richard's ReckoningRichard had his own demons.
Chapter 15 - Clara's New LifeClara didn't suddenly become rich.
Chapter 16 - Margaret Behind BarsMargaret wrote letters.
Chapter 17 - A Smaller HouseWe sold the mansion.
Chapter 18 - The BirthdayLily's seventh birthday arrived.
