Chapter 455

Rose’s POV

I stood there with Joe, my mind tangled with doubt and fear. Miraelle’s offer sounded too good to be true, and after everything, how could I trust her? But Joe had been steady, reminding me that sometimes, people deserve a second chance. But still…Miraelle?

“I’m scared, Joe,” I admitted quietly. My eyes were focused on the ground, unable to meet his. “What if she’s lying? What if this is all just another trick?”

Joe, always the calm one, placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “I get it, Rose. It’s hard to believe someone like Miraelle. But think about it…what if she’s telling the truth? What if this really can help us?”

I looked up at him, still unsure. “And if it’s a trap?”

Joe sighed, shaking his head. “That’s the risk we take. But not everyone stays the same forever. Maybe this time, Miraelle is trying to help.”

I thought about his words. It wasn’t that I wanted to trust her. I needed to know if there was any truth in what s