Chapter 39: Fractures and Fears
Sadie sat across from the lawyer’s desk, the soft hum of the air conditioning filling the silence. She had just signed the final documents, officially securing her inheritance. The weight of the moment pressed down on her shoulders—Jake had handled the estate details, but this marked the completion of her own journey. She was wealthy, powerful, and independent, yet something still felt hollow inside. The thought of Serena kept gnawing at her. After finishing up with the lawyer, she dialed Benita’s number. “Hey, are you free? I’m thinking of going to see Serena.” “Sadie, I’m not sure that’s a good idea,” Benita hesitated, but ultimately agreed. “Fine, let’s do this.” At the prison, Sadie’s heart pounded in her chest as she and Benita walked toward Serena’s cell. The sharp clang of the m
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