SCARLETT BLACKSTONE Weeks later… Leaving my past behind was nothing short of liberating. Every day away from my old life felt like a breath of fresh air. It wasn’t that I had forgotten the pain or the family I left behind. But the freedom from their constant presence brought me more joy than I ever expected. Each day with Logan had been a revelation, a chance to embrace happiness without any lingering fears. I had thrown myself into our relationship, savoring every moment with the perfect husband I had by my side. I had thought about opening up to Logan about my past, but I hesitated. Some things were better left buried, and the harsh judgments of my family no longer held power over me. Bella’s disdainful looks, Naomi’s silent compliance… none of it affected me anymore. What mattered n

