The One Night Mistake

he coffee shop, their hearts still racing from the close call with Lex's mole. "Let's get out of here," Ryan said, his eyes scanning

"Emily, it's Sarah from the hospital," the voice on the other end said, urgency etched in her tone. "Jack's been admitted. He's been shot."

voice barely above a whisper. "He's been shot." Ryan's face went white. "Let's go," he said, already moving towards the

he?" Emily demanded, her voice echoing through the halls. A nurse pointed down the hall. "Room 304. But please, you have to be caref

Jack's eyes flickered open, a weak smile on his face. "Hey," he whispered back. Emily felt a sob rise up in her throat as she rushed

y, including her 6-year-old daughter, Mia. Mia burst into the hospital room, her curly brown hair bouncing with each step. "Mommy!" she

eason to do it. Lex had to pay for what he'd done to Jack, and for putting her family in danger. Emily's determination grew, her

r daughter. But Mia's eyes seemed to bore into her soul as if she already knew the truth. "Mommy's going to take care of eve

t. They had to keep her safe from Lex's evil clutches. Emily's heart swelled with determination, her mind ra