"The mother-in-law ordered her to leave empty-handed. Then she pulled out the deed." The fight in the hallway
/
Chapter 17 / 20
Chapter 17 - Lucas Returned Without A KeyThree months later, Lucas came to the house.
He didn't use his old key.
He rang the bell.
Serena noticed.
It was a small thing.
But small things had started everything.
He handed her paperwork showing he had sold his business interests and arranged repayment plans.
“I’m not asking to come home.”
Serena studied him.
“Then why are you here?”
“To apologize without asking you to reward me for it.”
For once, Lucas didn't blame debt.
He didn't blame Beatrice.
He didn't blame stress.
“I betrayed you.”
Serena remained silent.
“I knew my mother was disrespecting you, and I let her because confronting her was uncomfortable.”
His eyes filled.
“Then I became worse than her.”
Serena did not forgive him that afternoon.
May you like
But she listened.
That was a beginning.
Related Stories
Chapter 18 - Serena Chose Her Own FutureThe financial case eventually recovered a significant portion of Robert's missing money.
Chapter 19 - Dinner Beneath The Magnolia TreeNearly a year after the thermostat argument, Serena hosted dinner beneath the magnolia tree.
Chapter 20 - The Envelope Beneath The FloorSix months later, Serena and Lucas began dating again.
