Chapter 4: A Mother Finally Comes Home

Chapter 4: A Mother Finally Comes Home
The mansion no longer felt like home.
Claire sold it.
Every piece of luxury furniture reminded Evelyn of pain.
Instead, Claire purchased a quiet farmhouse overlooking green hills.
No gates.
No marble.
No servants.
Just peace.
Every morning they drank coffee on the porch together.
Evelyn slowly regained weight.
Her bruises faded.
Her laughter returned.
One afternoon she walked into the backyard carrying a small wooden birdhouse.
"I built this."
Claire smiled.
"You haven't built one since Dad was alive."
"I finally wanted to again."
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For the first time in years...
The past no longer controlled Evelyn's future.