Chapter 7 - JONATHAN CAME HOMEJonathan eventually agreed to visit the estate.

He had not stepped inside in twelve years.
The moment he entered, he stopped.
Memories.
Daniel understood.
Jonathan looked toward the staircase.
“She used to stand there waiting.”
Daniel did not ask for details.
Jonathan eventually met Oliver.
Then Grace.
Oliver immediately asked:
“Are you really Daddy’s brother?”
Jonathan smiled.
“Unfortunately.”
Daniel rolled his eyes.
For the first time, the brothers laughed together.
Later, Jonathan said:
“I hated you.”
Daniel looked at him.
“Why?”
“Because you got out.”
Daniel’s face fell.
“I didn’t know.”
“I know that now.”
That sentence mattered.
Not forgiveness.
Understanding.
The brothers began rebuilding.
Awkwardly.
May you like
Slowly.
But genuinely.