Chapter 7: The Girl Who Survived Blackwood

Six months later, Blackwood Estate was no longer a place of fear.
It became a home again.
The old medical room was transformed into Clara's art studio.
The same room where she once cried...
Now held paintings full of color.
Julian watched her paint.
"What are you making?"
Clara smiled.
"A picture of my new life."
Julian looked at the painting.
It showed a little girl standing beside a tall figure.
Holding hands.
Not afraid anymore.
"You saved me," Clara said.
Julian shook his head.
"No."
"You saved yourself."
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For the first time in years...
Clara believed it.