Chapter 78: Epilogues- Liam & Emma

Three months later…

From the cool morning light streaming through the windows of my house, I knew it was going to be another beautiful day in Maple Falls. Sitting at my desk, I clicked open an email from my family. It was the first since the whole debacle with Emma and me was revealed to the town. The words on the screen were cautiously optimistic – while they were still not pleased about the deception, they acknowledged my efforts in making an honest life in Maple Falls and were open to revisiting the matter of my inheritance. A small smile tugged at my lips; their approval was a welcome change.

Closing the email, I leaned back in my chair, the morning sun warming my face. The truth was, I had become so engrossed in my life here that the lure of the inheritance had dimmed. My work in town alongside Emma brought a sense of fulfillment that money couldn't match. We were building something real and lasting, not just for ourselves but for the whole community.