Chapter 2: The Return of a Ghost
Chapter 2: The Return of a Ghost
Three months later, Lily was finally beginning to heal.
Then a letter arrived.
No return address.
Marcus opened it carefully.
Inside was a single photograph.
A picture of Lily leaving school.
Taken recently.
His blood turned cold.
A note was attached.
"You ruined my life."
"Now watch yours fall apart."
There was no signature.
There didn't need to be.
Marcus knew exactly who sent it.
The police increased security around Lily.
But Cassandra remained elusive.
She had disappeared after the investigation ended.
No social media.
No public appearances.
Nothing.
Then strange things started happening.
Anonymous accusations appeared online against Marcus.
False stories spread through business circles.
Reporters began calling.
Someone was trying to destroy him piece by piece.
One evening Marcus found Lily sitting quietly on the porch.
"Are you scared?" he asked.
Lily nodded.
"A little."
Marcus knelt beside her.
"Listen to me."
"What happened before was my mistake."
"I didn't see what was right in front of me."
"But I see now."
"And I will never let anyone hurt you again."
For the first time, Lily believed him completely.
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What neither of them knew was that Cassandra was preparing one final move.
And it would be her biggest mistake.
