Chapter 14

Joselyn's chest tightened. She was afraid that Jarrett would see through her lie. Fortunately, he didn't press the issue. He simply said, "Breaking up was for the best." Back home, Joselyn was surprised to find her parents, Charlie Wright and Larissa Atkins, waiting for her. The moment she stepped inside, Larissa rushed over, her eyes glistening with tears. "Josie, you're finally home." Charlie didn't say much, but his gaze was filled with warmth and concern. A warmth spread through Joselyn's heart. She wrapped her arms around Larissa. "I'm home, Mom." For the next few days, Joselyn was enveloped in the overwhelming love of her family. Larissa cooked her favorite meals every day, while Charlie hovered nearby, checking on her at every opportunity. Every morning, Joselyn woke up to a pile of gifts stacked outside her door. One day, she mumbled that the gifts were blocking the way and that they might as well just give her a card. The next morning, a ten-million-dollar check was sl