After a long time, Julia was feeling completely relaxed, and free of the guilt she had carried for almost fourteen years.
Fourteen years: since Clyde’s sudden passing, which had also sealed the chances of ever reconciling with his family. And ever since then, Julia had carried the burden of knowing that she was a major reason behind this resentment from his family.
But today, when she was being accepted and cherished by her husband's family, she could feel the warmth of his presence and love once again… as if the storm of emotions that had haunted her for years was slowly calming down.
The midday sun filtered through the elegant French windows of Cindy’s home, which had become the site for this unexpected family reunion.
The table was laden with plates of steaming lasagna, fresh sa
