Chapter 9: The New Life

Lily and I moved into one of Eleanor’s homes — a beautiful estate with gardens and space to grow.
My mother visited often. She spoiled Lily rotten and made sure I had everything I needed.
For the first time in my life, I wasn’t alone.
I had a mother who loved me.
I had a daughter who needed me.
And I had resources I had never dreamed of.
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But more than the money, I had safety.
I had family.