The house was calm, not empty. Not silent in a cold way, just peaceful.Victoria stood by the window in the living room, her fingers resting lightly against the curtain.Outside, the evening sky stretched wide, soft shades of orange fading slowly into blue.Cars passed in the distance and people moved along the street.Life continued, steady and unchanged.But inside her— Something had settled.The court case was over. No more meetings, no more questions, and no more waiting. For the first time in a long time, her mind was not racing ahead, not replaying old memories or preparing for the next battle.She exhaled slowly. A deep breath she didn’t realize she had been holding for years.“Victoria.”The voice came gently from behind her. She turned.Aunt Mary stood at the entrance of the room, dressed simply, but with her usual grace. Her presence filled the space in a quiet, comforting way.“You’ve been standing there for a while,” Aunt Mary said softly. Victoria gave a small smile.“I d
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