Chapter 13 - Rebuilding JamesJames changed after everything.
He stopped defending his mother.
He stopped chasing the image of the perfect Hale family.
He started therapy.
He apologized to Lily.
“I should have believed you at the gala.”
Lily touched his cheek.
“It's okay, Daddy.”
He cried.
So did I.
Our marriage had nearly shattered.
But instead of pretending nothing had happened, we rebuilt it.
Brick by brick.
May you like
Truth by truth.
One promise at a time.
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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.
Chapter 19 - The QuestionThat night, Lily crawled into bed between James and me.
