CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE: THOUGHTS

The journey back home was long and filled with a whirlwind of emotions for Nia. As the landscape blurred past the window, her mind replayed the recent events, each memory tinged with a mix of relief and anger. Victor had been arrested and sentenced, but the betrayal she felt from Jonathan’s involvement in her parents’ deaths was something she couldn’t easily dismiss. Arriving home, Nia was greeted by the quiet stillness of her apartment. The familiar surroundings should have provided comfort, but instead, they amplified her sense of isolation. She dropped her bags and sank into the couch, her thoughts swirling like a storm. Jonathan’s confession had shattered the fragile trust they were beginning to rebuild. The revelation that he had been involved in the dangerous dealings that led to her parents’ deaths was a betrayal she couldn’t easily forgive. He had kept this from them for so long, and while she understood his reasons, the pain and anger were still raw. Days turned into weeks,