Chapter 5: The Enemy Returns

The man stepped into the light.
His name was Victor Hale.
Claireâs first husband.
The man everyone believed was dead.
Daniel couldnât move.
âHow are you alive?â
Victor smiled.
âYour wife was always good at hiding things.â
Claire stepped in front of Emma.
âYou stay away from my daughter.â
Victor laughed.
âYour daughter?â
He looked at Daniel.
âYou really donât know, do you?â
Danielâs heart stopped.
âWhat are you talking about?â
Victor smiled.
âAsk Claire who Emmaâs real father is.â
The room went completely silent.
Daniel slowly turned toward his wife.
Claire looked terrified.
âDanielâŠâ
But before she could explain, Ryan appeared behind Victor.
âYou donât get to hurt them again.â
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Victor turned.
And for the first time, he looked afraid.