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Told him if he spoke up, he’d lose everything. Made him believe his father’s betrayal was his burden to carry.”
Johnny stood in the doorway, tears streaming down his face.
I walked to him and pulled him into my arms.
“This was never your fault, baby. Never.” Then, I looked at Steven and Doris. “The house deed’s in my name.
GET OUT.”
“Emily…” Doris started.
“Get. Out.”
They left. Shawn tried to follow me, begging, but I didn’t look back.
I turned to our guests and smiled.
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