Chapter 102

Aiden, too, grappled with his own demons, torn between remorse and a twisted sense of justification. He had released Emily from her prison, believing that redemption was possible. But now, the consequences of his actions gnawed at him, eroding the foundation of trust he had once shared with Chloe. Aiden, his conscience burdened by the weight of his choices, sought solace in the company of his trusted friend, Jason. They sat together in a dimly lit café, their words veiled in hushed tones.