Chapter 48. The Truth

In the days that followed their heart-wrenching goodbye, both Mariah and Adam found themselves in the throes of agony. Mariah had returned to her work at the hospital, but with each passing day, her strength seemed to wane. The void left by Adam’s absence weighed heavily on her, and the ache of their separation was a constant, gnawing pain.

Adam, on the other hand, had embarked on a relentless pursuit of Phil and Ariak. His determination was unshakable, his focus unwavering. Pete and Mason had uncovered Phil’s location, and with grim resolve, Adam had readied himself for the inevitable confrontation.

As he stood before Phil, gun in hand, the room was thick with tension. Phil, realizing he had nowhere to escape, began to plead desperately for his life. His voice trembled as he spoke, his eyes filled with fear.

“Ada… Adam, please listen to me,” Phil implored, his words coming out in frantic bursts. “I never planned on killing… your father. It was Ariak who gave him t