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CHAPTER 057
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NINA. My mind was overwhelmed with thoughts about Morel my sweet, normally energetic grandson who had become unusually silent and feverish since yesterday. The sudden loud knock on the door pulled me back to reality. "Who is there?" I raised my voice calling out from the house though my tone sounded rough from anxiety. Lilian's recognizable voice came through the door saying "Your mom-in-law Laurel is here, dear" with an evident sense of urgency. "What's the problem?" I asked, already moving towards the door. My heart pounded against my chest as I believed she had detected my inner turmoil. I opened the door and my eyes instantly scanned her face seeking answers. "What is it, Mom?" I urged while moving to one side to allow her entry. Drew's mother Lilian walked past me before she perched herself stiffly on the bed's edge. She took hold of my hands which she covered with her warm comforting touch. "My dear Laurel," she started with a gentle yet resolute tone, "I need to take More
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CARLA POV My stomach churned. I wasn't just exploiting an oversight; what I had done was create an entirely new existence. Should the letter bear Audrey's name as its recipient she could tell if she had seen it before. Sean lifted his shoulders as a slight smile formed on his mouth. "He kept so many things. A secure file contained important documents separately from regular files, right? The letter may have been hidden in a personal journal which served as a time capsule for future discovery. We stated the document vanished in the disorder following his death before finding it during a cleaning of his office space. A profound, emotional discovery." He moved toward the massive mahogany desk while tracing the smooth surface with his hand. "Think about it. A message from her father who passed away tells her to follow our exact recommendation. How could she possibly dispute that claim? Its manipulative nature didn't diminish the strong attraction of the idea. The concept managed to a
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CARLA POV Following prolonged hours of agony which turned into several days filled with silent treatments and tense phone calls along with painful unspoken words a weak truce started coming together. Audrey withdrew into her space to heal her pain while I attempted to mend our broken connection at Sean's encouragement. Audrey quietly contemplated the atmosphere of her late father's study, which held his collection of books and the gentle aroma of aged paper mixed with pipe tobacco. Her gaze fixed on his framed picture which captured him as a younger man full of life and a playful spark in his eyes. I entered the room speaking her name quietly as "Audrey." She didn't flinch, but her shoulders tensed. "I know you're angry. And you have every right to be." I stood in front of the old leather armchair across from her without sitting down. "This isn't easy for any of us. And I handled it badly. We should have talked about this sooner instead of me leaving you with all this information a
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CARLA POV"I need to convince Audrey to accept," I said to Sean."Yeah, please do. He said "We need to convince her to change our vacation plans" while his eyes searched mine with hope."Okay, honey" came out of my voice while my stomach knotted up. Audrey functions as both my sister-in-law and my closest friend while being my most challenging persuasion target.I encountered Audrey in the afternoon while she was busy nurturing her rose bushes in the garden. She looked up at me while her face broke into a soft smile. "Hey stranger! To what do I owe the pleasure?" I took a deep breath to keep my voice relaxed. I came to appreciate the stunning plants you've nurtured today. I knelt beside her pretending to examine a beautiful bloom. Audrey, I need to share something important with you immediately.A subtle shift in her smile disclosed her recognition of the change in how I spoke. She set down her trowel. "What is it, [Your Name]?" I blurted out "Sean and I...we're together" before my
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UNCLE SEAN I remained planted in the living room while I watched Audrey stand her ground and her determination showed through her posture. I was shocked by her unwavering stance regarding the company sale. She didn't see why this decision was the best option for everyone. I urged Audrey to listen to reason while maintaining a calm tone. "This sale will benefit everyone involved. This sale presents us with a positive chance to advance. Audrey shook her head while her eyes sparkled with defiance. She declared firmly she would resist any attempt to sell her father's company. I let out an internal sigh while frustration welled up inside me. Why was she being so difficult? Why was she doubting my ability to make the best choices for our family? Bryan told me with a chuckle, "Uncle, please speed up whatever you're doing." We need to stop additional drama from happening here. I gave him a stern look but he responded with a grin followed by a shrug. I exited the area and started walkin
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AUDREY POVWhile sitting in the living room my hand moved through my social media feed without any real focus. A loud voice suddenly filled the air from outside my home. Audrey, what made you decide to do such a thing? How could you?" Bryan's voice boomed through the hallway as he shouted.I stood shocked and bewildered as my facial expression revealed my confusion. Who was he talking to? My eyes remained locked on the entrance as Bryan burst into the room. His face showed angry redness while his eyes burned with intense rage."What's wrong?" I posed my question to him while making an effort to maintain my calm voice."Oh, you ask me that now, right?" Bryan retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm. Bryan extracted a letter from his pocket and displayed it by waving it above his head. Your actions have made it impossible to sell the company! he shouted. I felt a surge of defensiveness. "How am I because of this?" I asked, my brow furrowed in confusion. "What are you talking about, Bry
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