Chapter 74

Tom sat in the driver’s seat, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly as his mind raced with thoughts and worries. Beside him, Emily stared out the car window, her eyes distant and filled with a mix of fear and confusion. Lisa, sitting in the backseat, glanced back and forth between the father and daughter, her brow furrowed with concern.

The journey to the hospital was filled with an excruciating silence, broken only by the sound of tires against the pavement. Each of them had so much to say, yet no one dared to break the heavy tension that hung in the air. It wasn’t until they arrived at the hospital that Lisa spoke up, her voice carrying a sense of urgency.

“Tom, we need to find a secure place where we can talk,” Lisa said, glancing around the bustling hospital lobby. “It’s not safe to discuss this here.”

Tom nodded, his jaw clenched tight. He understood the need for caution, especially after what had happened at home. He followed Lisa through the maze of