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Chapter 4: The Man From Claire’s Past

Daniel returned home with the photograph.

Claire knew immediately.

The secret was exposed.

“You lied to me,” Daniel said.

Claire began crying.

“I wanted a new life.”

“A new life built on lies?”

She looked broken.

“My first husband wasn’t a good man.”

Daniel remained silent.

“He hurt me. He threatened me. When I escaped, I changed my identity.”

“And Ryan?”

“He was his brother.”

Daniel stepped back.

“The man under my couch was protecting you?”

Claire nodded.

“Your daughter found him because he was checking the house.”

Daniel looked toward Emma’s room.

“Checking for what?”

Before Claire could answer—

The lights went out.

A loud sound came from downstairs.

Someone had entered the house.

Daniel immediately grabbed Emma.

Then he saw a shadow moving near the hallway.

A familiar voice whispered:

“Claire
”

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She turned white.

Because she knew that voice.

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