119 The Price of Betrayal

In the dimly lit hospital room, the atmosphere was thick with tension. Lillian, still reeling from the aftermath of her encounter with Gable, was a mix of fear and defiance. Her arm, now a constant

reminder of her actions, throbbed painfully.

“Why did it have to be this way?” she whispered, tears brimming in her eyes.

Just outside the room, Alex was lost in thought, reflecting on the chain of events that led to this moment. He never imagined that his family’s actions would cause such a rift, leading to irreversible

consequences.

deep frown to

seeing her brother, attempted to gain sympathy. “Alex, it’s not what you think. I was just caught in a bad situation.”

wasn’t swayed. “Lillian, our actions have consequences. You can’t escape that

the hospital, Emma and Gable were deep in conversation. Gable, his face a picture of regret and frustration, tried to explain his

I wanted to protect you, to make them pay for their

expression calm yet sad, responded softly, “Gab,

the answer. We need to be better

door. It was Alex, looking more troubled than. ever. The sight

brings you here?” Emma asked, her tone

you, Emma. After everything that’s happened, I

too late, Alex. Your realizations mean nothing

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