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.

frown to his face. “Lillian, what have

not what

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

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

right thing. I wanted to

sad, responded softly, “Gab, I appreciate your

need to be better

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

what brings you here?” Emma asked, her tone neutral.

laced with regret. “I needed to see you, Emma.

“You’re too late,

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