Chapter 11: A Bird Has Grown Wings

The day had transitioned from the warmth of the courthouse ceremony to the golden hues of the late afternoon. Olivia, now adorned in a blood-red suit Eric had prepared for her, exuded a sense of heated determination. The delicate fabric embraced her figure, and the red seemed just the right shade of her father’s blood. Mr. Anderson, dressed in a smart suit, awaited Olivia’s arrival at a quaint café. As she approached, he rose from his seat, a supportive smile gracing his features. The two shared a brief exchange of greetings before setting out on the mission that had brought them together—confronting Olivia’s father and reclaiming the properties that rightfully belonged to her. As they walked towards her father’s house, Olivia couldn’t shake the mix of nerves and determination that fueled her steps. The familiar path seemed to stretch out before her, lined with memories both bitter and sweet. She took a deep breath, drawing strength from the resolve that had grown within her sinc