After receiving the video of Alex's confession, a storm that had been raging in Cassie's chest finally began to ease.
Relief coursed through her like sunlight breaking through dark clouds she hadn't caused a miscarriage. Sienna had set her up.
The certainty settled around her like a protective shield, steadying her heartbeat and clearing the guilt that had burned relentlessly.
She planned to wait before discussing it with Franklin, letting the truth lie in her hands until she was ready to face Frederick again. When that day came, she would walk into his presence with her head held high, unburdened by shame or hesitation.
"Mom, are you alright?" Tristan's voice broke through her reverie, gentle and curious. Cassie hadn't noticed the tear slipping down her cheek, but Tristan, e
