Chapter 145

The laughter echoed through the grand hall, lifting the heavy atmosphere that had lingered for so long. Victor watched as the corners of Maria's mouth curved upward, her defenses slowly melting away in the warmth of Lily’s innocence. It felt like the first real step toward healing, a moment Victor had yearned for. But deep down, he knew it was just the beginning.

“Okay, everyone,” Victor said, his voice brightening. “Let’s take this opportunity to talk. I want to hear everyone’s thoughts on how we can move forward, together.”

Maria shifted uncomfortably, her gaze dropping to the floor. “Do we have to do this now?” she asked, her skepticism creeping back in. “Can’t we just enjoy the moment?”

“Of course, we can celebrate,” Victor replied, a smile still on his face. “But it’s important we start discussing how we’ll address the issues that have driven us apart. We can’t just ignore the elephant in the room forever.”

“Fine,” Maria said, her tone grudging. “But if we’re going to talk, I wan
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