Chapter 99

As the reality of their situation sunk in, Samuel’s shoulders slumped, his anger giving way to a sense of helplessness.

“What do we do now, Abigail? How do we protect our children and we?”

Abigail’s grip on his hand tightened, her determination shining through her tears. “We’ll find a way, Samuel. We’ll stay strong for our children, and we’ll fight to get them back by God’s grace.”

Samuel looked at Abigail, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and resolve. “We won’t let them break us, Abigail. We won’t let them win.”

Abigail’s lips quivered into a small smile, her own determination matching his. “No, we won’t.”

Drake returned home, his mind burdened by the weight of the betrayal he had experienced. He entered the house with heavy steps, the events of the day replaying in his mind like a broken record.

Kate, his wife, noticed his somber expression and immediately grew concerned.

“Drake, what’s wrong?” Kate asked softly, her eyes searching h