Chapter 136

Chloe’s POV

She looked older in that moment.

Smaller.

“Jack didn’t deserve prison,” she muttered.

I felt something inside me harden.

“My sister didn’t deserve death,” I said quietly.

The words landed heavier than shouting ever could.

For a second, Margaret’s eyes flickered.

Not remorse.

Recognition.

“You still blame us,” she said.

“I don’t blame,” I replied. “I remember.”

The guard shifted behind her.

Time was almost up.

“You’ll regret this,” she whispered.

“No,” I said calmly. “I won’t.”

I stood up slowly.

She watched me carefully, her pride refusing to crumble completely.

“Enjoy the rest of your life,” I said. “You have plenty of time to think.”

I did not wait for her response.

As I walked out, I felt lighter.

Not because revenge tasted sweet.

But because closure did.

Margaret no longer haunted me.

She was confined.

And I was