Chapter 73: Unfinished Business

The peace and tranquility of their new life in the countryside brought a sense of healing to Lucas and Chloe. Days were filled with joyful moments as they embraced the simplicity and beauty of their new surroundings. However, even in the midst of their newfound happiness, a lingering unease remained. The shadows of their past, though diminished, were not entirely gone. One morning, as Lucas and Chloe enjoyed breakfast on the terrace, Jack called with news that threatened to shatter their fragile peace. “Lucas, I need to see you and Chloe,” Jack said, his tone serious. Lucas’s heart sank. “What’s going on, Jack?” “It’s about Marco DeLuca. He’s escaped,” Jack replied, the gravity of his words hanging heavy in the air. Lucas felt a cold dread wash over him. “We’ll be right there,” he said, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside him. Chloe, sensing the tension, looked at Lucas with concern. “What happened?” Lucas took a deep breath. “DeLuca escaped. Jack wants to see us.” C