“‘Sir, do you need a maid? I can do anything—my daughter is starving.’ I froze when she looked up. My wife had been missing for two years, our baby sleeping in her arms.

had been used to fake Lena’s death.

Months later, Victor pleaded guilty. Mercer was imprisoned. My mother received a life sentence.

I restored control of the company but transferred half to Lena. We built a foundation for missing women’s families.

On Grace’s second birthday, sunlight filled our garden. She laughed while playing with cake.

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