young man, his brow furrowed in confusion, started from Amelia to Stephanie and Ethan, his eyes searching for answers."Family?" he

soft. "William left something for you both in his will, something besides Fiore Enterprises."Stephanie and Ethan exchanged a surprised glance.A collective gasp filled the air as Amelia's words hung heavy in the salty breeze. The revelation of a half-brother and a shared past had already been a seismic shift in their lives. Now, the possibility of another surprise inheritance added another layer of complexity to their already tangled situation."What is it?" Stephanie asked, her voice barely a whisper. The weight of William's secrets, even after his passing, continued to surprise her.Amelia stood up, her eyes holding a hint of sadness. "It's a small cabin," she explained, "nestled deep in the mountains of Vermont. William bought it years ago, a place he called his sanctuary.It's mentioned in the will, along with instructions for you both to visit it."Ethan raised an eyebrow, a flicker of curiosity sparking in his eyes. "Vermont?" he echoed."Why Vermont?"Amelia shrugged, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "That, my dear, is a question only William could answer. But perhaps, a visit to the cabin might shed some light on the man he truly was, not just the CEO everyone knew."The idea of a shared inheritance, a place untouched by the public image of William Fiore, sparked a flicker of intrigue within Stephanie. Maybe, just maybe, this cabin held the key to understanding the man who had brought them together under such unusual circumstances.A glance at Ethan revealed a similar flicker of interest in his eyes. Despite the complexities of their situation, the prospect of a journey together, a chance to escape the media frenzy surrounding their upcoming wedding, held a strange allure.The following days were a blur of activity as they contacted their lawyers, made travel arrangements, and informed the press of a "brief business retreat" before their wedding. Liam, initially hesitant about the whole "business family" dynamic, surprised them with his enthusiasm."I've always wanted to see Vermont," he admitted, a sheepish grin on his face. "Maybe it could be a family bonding trip."Amelia chuckled. "That's the spirit, Liam! Maybe this cabin will become a place for all of us, a place to connect and heal.The journey to Vermont was a scenic one. As they drove through rolling hills and quaint villages, a sense of anticipation grew within Stephanie. The image of a secluded cabin, a refuge from the outside world, painted a picture of peace and introspection, a stark contrast to the high-powered lives they all led.Finally, after hours of driving, they reached a secluded clearing nestled amidst dense pine trees.A rustic cabin, smoke curling from its chimney, stood before them, a beacon of warmth and refuge.Stepping out of the car, Stephanie inhaled deeply, the crisp mountain air filling her lungs. A sense of calm washed over her, a welcome respite from the chaos that had become their lives.Ethan stood beside her, his gaze fixed on the cabin. An unreadable emotion flickered across his face, a mix of curiosity and perhaps, a hint of apprehension.Liam, ever the adventurer, was already bounding towards the cabin, his laughter echoing through the clearing. Amelia followed close behind, a smile gracing her lips.As Stephanie and Ethan approached the cabin hand-in-hand, a strange sense of unity settled between them. This journey, born out of a forced marriage and a long-buried secret, had brought them to this unexpected place, a place where the past, present, and future seemed to converge.Reaching the porch, Stephanie fumbled with the key Liam had retrieved from Amelia. With a satisfying click, the door creaked open, revealing a warm and inviting interior. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating a cozy living room filled with leather armchairs, a crackling fireplace,and bookshelves crammed with well-worn novels.A wave of nostalgia washed over Stephanie. This wasn't the sleek,