Emma's heart raced as she stepped into the dimly lit café where James had asked to meet. The air was thick with tension, but also a strange familiarity. As James approached, his eyes held a mix of apology and urgency.
"I didn't want to drag you into this, Emma. But there's something you need to know—about your past, about us," he whispered.
Conflicted but curious, Emma nodded. "Tell me everything."
James took a deep breath. "Your family's history… it's not just ordinary. There's a legacy you were never told about. And it's catching up to us."
Emma's mind swirled with questions, but one thing was clear: her quiet life was about to change forever.