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.

distressed state brought a deep frown to his face. “Lillian, what have you done

“Alex, it’s not what you think. I was

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

conversation. Gable, his face a picture of regret and frustration, tried to

was doing the right thing. I wanted to protect you, to make

expression calm yet sad, responded softly, “Gab,

the answer. We need to

looking more troubled than. ever.

what brings you here?” Emma asked, her tone

regret. “I needed to see you, Emma. After everything that’s

too late, Alex. Your realizations mean nothing

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