Chapter 10 - THE FINAL WALTZTen Years Later.
The grand ballroom of the Vance Estate was bathed in the glow of a thousand chandeliers. In the center of the room stood the high-society elite alongside Dr. Julian Croft—fully exonerated and holding the blueprint of the Croft-Leo Rehabilitation Foundation, which had already helped thousands of paralyzed children walk again.
The orchestra lifted their bows, and the rich notes of The Danube Waltz began to play.
The crowd parted as two figures walked down the grand staircase hand-in-hand. Clara Vance wore a light-blue gown that shimmered under the lights, her hair pinned with the same crystal clip. She walked with complete, flawless grace.
Beside her stood a tall, handsome young man in a pristine black tuxedo—Leo Vance, now officially adopted by Alexander and serving as head engineer of the medical foundation.
They stepped onto the marble floor. Leo turned to Clara, offering his hand. "May I have this dance, Princess?"
Clara smiled, placing her hand in his. "I thought you'd never ask, coal boy."
Leo pulled her close, and with absolute elegance, they began to glide across the floor, spinning seamlessly under the brilliant lights. The guests broke into thunderous applause as Alexander Vance watched with a proud, peaceful smile.
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"What do you hear, Leo?" Clara whispered softly as they danced.
Leo wrapped his arms a little tighter around her, spinning her through the light. "I hear music," Leo answered softly. "And it’s never going to stop."
