Chapter 123
Author: Michael Joe
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The Calm Before the Storm

Ramon woke early the next morning, the sunlight filtering through the tall windows of his bedroom. The estate, once a place of tension and unresolved pasts, now felt like home. His mind wandered back to the months of struggle, of working tirelessly to mend the rift between his parents. It hadn’t been easy.

But now, for the first time in years, there was peace between them. Or at least, he hoped there was.

Violet stirred beside him, her hand resting lightly on his chest, her breath steady and peaceful. She had been his rock, the one who had helped him navigate the emotional chaos that had defined his life for so long. He could not imagine facing the challenges of his family’s healing process without her by his side. As much as Ramon had been the one to push for reconciliation, it was Violet’s wisdom, her patience, that had truly made the difference.

He brushed a finger through her hair, marveling at the quiet serenity that had settled over them. She had been
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