A Risky Move
Elena decided to call the number from the burner phone. Her heart raced as the phone rang, each second feeling like an eternity. Finally, a gruff voice answered, “Who is this?” Elena froze, unsure of what to say. She quickly hung up, her hands trembling. What had she just done? Would they trace the call? She felt like she had crossed a line, stepping deeper into a world she didn’t understand. Now, there was no turning back.
Jacob’s Confession
That night, Jacob came home earlier than usual. His face was pale, and he seemed more nervous than ever. “We need to talk,” he said, sitting down at the kitchen table. Elena’s heart raced, but she kept her face calm. “I’ve been hiding something from you,” Jacob admitted, his voice strained. Elena listened, her stomach twisting with dread. He told her about the money, the fake identities, the dangerous people he had gotten involved with. But he didn’t know she already knew.