Chapter 20 - Brandon Comes Home
Brandon served a little under three years after credits.
He completed supervision.
His mother no longer held office after choosing not to seek reelection.
She taught public policy at university? Could be. Let's say joined nonprofit board quietly. No need.
Brandon found work difficult.
Eventually in family friend real estate? That could recreate privilege. Better he completed degree remotely and worked entry level at insurance brokerage unrelated to mother.
He sent Lily second letter.
I completed everything court asked. I know that does not create a debt from you.
Then:
I am sorry.
Lily replied one sentence:
I hope you do better with the rest of your life.
He did not contact again.
Years later no new charges.
No friendship.
Margaret Hale eventually sent Lily a scholarship donation? Could look buying. Instead she established general campus emergency fund without Lily's name? Could be virtue signaling. Skip.
Ethics inquiry closed.
She remained no criminal.
May you like
Her career ended at term.
That arc closed.
