Chapter 17 - THE RETURN HOME

A week later, the autumn storms had finally cleared, leaving behind a crisp, bright, sunlit morning.
Marcus drove his armored SUV through the massive iron gates of the Vance Estate.
As the car pulled up to the front doors, Chloe looked out the window.
The entire grand foyer had been renovated. The heavy mahogany table was gone. The cold, black and white checkered marble had been covered with warm, plush, custom-made carpets.
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It was no longer a fortress of intimidation. It was a home.
Marcus walked around the car, opened the door, and gently unbuckled his newborn daughter from her car seat. He offered his other hand to Chloe, helping her step out into the warm sunlight.