The sale of the house closed a chapter in my life, one I hoped would lead to new beginnings. For Gina, it was a chance to re-evaluate what she wanted, free from the constraints of living under her father’s shadow, even unknowingly. And for me, it was a painful but necessary lesson in trust and transparency.

In the months that followed, I watched from afar as Gina and her family found a new place to live. We spoke occasionally, our conversations tentative but slowly warming. It was a new beginning, not just for her, but for both of us. A chance to rebuild our relationship, this time on a foundation of honesty and trust.