Chapter 59: Secrets Unveiled

The bed and breakfast continued to thrive under Lucas and Chloe’s careful stewardship, with Richard’s business acumen adding a new dimension to their success. However, as they expanded their business and deepened their familial bonds, unexpected secrets began to surface, threatening to unravel everything they had built together, One morning, Chloe found herself sifting through old documents in the attic, searching for blueprints for a new expansion project. As she dug through a dusty box, she came across an old photograph. It was of a woman she didn’t recognize, standing beside a much younger Richard. The date on the back suggested it was from over twenty years ago. Curious, Chloe took the photograph downstairs to Richard, who was reading the newspaper in the living room. “Richard, do you know who this is?” she asked, handing him the picture. Richard’s face paled as he looked at the photo. He seemed to recognize the woman immediately, but his expression was one of discomfor