Chapter 15 - A New Horizon
By Friday afternoon, the crisp autumn wind seemed to carry the promise of a completely new chapter.
I left the bank early, taking the scenic route home through the historic district where the brick storefronts and ancient oak trees caught the golden afternoon glow.
When I pulled into the driveway of my home on Elm Street, the house looked brighter, sharper, and more alive than it ever had during the seven years I shared it with a stranger.
I walked up the front steps, unlocked the deadbolt with a single, smooth turn of the key, and stepped inside.
The house was mine. The future was mine. The balance sheet of my life was finally, perfectly, in the black.
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I set my briefcase on the entryway table, walked over to the kitchen, and poured a fresh glass of sparkling water. Raising the glass to the quiet, empty room, I smiled to myself.
The audit was officially over. And for the first time, every single line item read exactly the way I wanted it to.
