Emma's eyes locked onto the text, her face pale with fear:
Ryan immediately took her hand, his voice firm:
"We'll face this together. Uncle Thomas, can you trace this number?"
Thomas nodded, already dialing his phone:
"Yes, I have resources. This will end today."
As Thomas worked on tracing the number, Emma's uncle revealed:
"Your parents have one last card - a secret child, Emma…
a sibling you never knew existed, born before your testimony against them."
Emma's world spun - she felt like she'd been punched in the gut:
Ryan held her close as Thomas continued:
"I have proof this child was hidden to blackmail you into silence back then."
The doorbell rang again - Thomas's team arrived with evidence and police officers.
Emma's parents stood outside, furious, as officers read them their rights:
The secret child stepped forward - a young woman, Emma's age, with familiar eyes:
"Hello, sister," she said softly.