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.

stepped inside, the sight of Lillian’s distressed state brought a deep frown to his face. “Lillian, what have you done to

brother, attempted to gain sympathy. “Alex, it’s not what you think.

have consequences.

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

right thing. I wanted to protect you, to make them pay for their wrongdoings.”

expression calm yet sad, responded softly, “Gab,

answer. We need to be

was Alex, looking more troubled than. ever. The sight of him caused Gable to tense up, his hands clenching

brings you here?” Emma asked,

Emma. After everything that’s happened, I realized how much

late, Alex.

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