Chapter 15

Epilogue 2 Eugenia was laboring in prison when a sudden downpour hit. Lightning flashed, and thunder rumbled. A few inmates paused, glancing up at the storm outside. Eugenia paused what she was doing, lifted her head, and quietly watched the rain. Her mind wandered as she reflected upon her entire life. She was the most well-known daughter of the Ottley family, having earned her place at the top alone. Jacob was known for his womanizing, fathering countless illegitimate children. Eugenia was just another daughter born out of wedlock, never receiving any love from her parents. Jacob had so many children that he could hardly remember her. Her mother, Penelope Clemons, had wanted a son more than anything, but she ended up with two daughters instead. Being the younger one, Eugenia could always see the resentment on Penelope's face. Penelope would always say, "I never would've kept you if the doctor hadn't told me that aborting you would mean I couldn't have more kids! Who told you