Chapter 5 - The Lie Inside The Marriage
Daniel confronted Melissa again.
This time, he recorded everything.
“Tell me the truth.”
Melissa remained silent.
“Who is Victor?”
Her hands started trembling.
“He saved my life.”
Daniel looked confused.
“Saved your life?”
Melissa nodded.
Three years earlier, she had been threatened by someone from her past.
Someone powerful.
Someone dangerous.
Victor had protected her.
But Daniel was not convinced.
“Then why hide him?”
Melissa looked at him with tears.
“Because if you knew, you would leave.”
Daniel felt betrayed.
“You destroyed our family because you were afraid?”
Before Melissa could answer…
The lights suddenly went out.
The entire house went dark.
Then Emma screamed from upstairs.
Daniel ran.
And when he reached his daughter’s room…
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The window was open.
Emma was gone.
