In the coming days, I focused on healing—physically and emotionally. The inheritance was a gift, but it was the clarity it brought that was priceless. I could start anew, rebuild a life that was authentically mine, free from the shadows of a loveless marriage.

With the help of Penelope and Norah, I began to make plans. The speech I had intended for Daniel evolved into a letter—a closure for myself more than for him. I explained the truth about who I was, not seeking his understanding but rather sealing my own.