Chapter 34

“You know,” Logan began hesitantly, “my uncle Theodore had a secret. He was having an affair outside of his marriage.”

His revelation caught me off guard, and I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Affairs were not uncommon in the world, but the revelation added another layer of complexity to the investigation. I motioned for Logan to continue, encouraging him to share what he knew.

Logan’s voice lowered, filled with a mix of guilt and remorse. “I stumbled upon some messages and letters between Theodore and a woman named Emily. It was clear that they had been involved for quite some time.”

I nodded, absorbing the information. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly falling into place, revealing a more intricate web of relationships and motives. “Did you confront your uncle about this affair?” I inquired, my curiosity piqued.

Logan sighed, his gaze momentarily shifting away. “No, I never confronted him. I was torn between my loyalty to him and my desire to protect