🔁 Recap
Last chapter, everything exploded. James finally saw the photo that confirmed his worst suspicions — Aaron and Elena weren't just playing with fire, they were burning the house down. Milo, the wildcard in the middle of it all, confronted everyone with rage and disappointment. Aaron tried to explain, but no words could undo the damage. Elena stood broken, no longer sure if she was protecting her heart or just too late to save anything at all. And James? He looked at his son like he didn't recognize him.
Now, silence has given way to something far worse: decisions.
📖 Main Story
James didn't speak for a long time.
The photo still sat on the table like a cursed object — no one dared touch it again. Aaron's hands were clenched so tightly at his sides, his knuckles looked bloodless. Elena sat with her back straight, but her eyes were pleading, darting from one face to the next, desperate for something she couldn't name.
