Chapter 48 The Secret

Kieran had lived in Clarkbrook Village his entire life. When he was six years old, his mother, Alissa, was in the yard, sewing a school bag for his birthday gift. At that time, Marlon Carter was still alive. Carter Enterprises remained the leader in its industry, and its reputation was firmly established. The family hadn't yet moved back to the town. Life could have continued peacefully, like two parallel lines, disconnected and untouched by the past. But Sebastian's arrival shattered the fragile peace between Kieran and Alissa. The Carter family had discovered Kieran's existence and ordered Sebastian to bring both mother and son back, no matter the cost. The reason? Marlon's second son, Frankie, was in the middle of a scandalous divorce. Marlon had punished him severely, and the sickly man, barely clinging to life, was now confined to his room. He refused to eat or drink. He only wanted a divorce from his wife so he could return to Clarkbrook Village and be with Alissa. Alissa