CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED THIRTY NINE - A Legacy That Lasts Forever

Their home, once a sanctuary, now felt like a battlefield – torn between the forces of the past and the present, between the need for truth and the desire for peace. As they huddled together in the study, surrounded by the evidence of a century-old tragedy, Ella and Lucas knew they were on the cusp of a decision that would change their lives forever. The mystery reaches a climax when Ella and Lucas discover that Isabella was not merely jilted but was murdered by the jealous fiancée of her lover. The fiancée's family had orchestrated a cover-up to silence Isabella's story and protect their own reputation. This revelation exposes the depths of the conspiracy and explains the ghost's torment. The fiancée's family had silenced the scandal to avoid social disgrace, leaving Isabella's spirit unrested. As Ella and Lucas pored over the documents they had discovered in the hidden room of the Hawthorn estate, a chilling narrative began to emerge. Among the papers was a series of letters betwee