CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE - The Weight Of Unspoken Words Remains

Nia felt a surge of love for her brother, her heart swelling with appreciation. As she turned her gaze back to Leon's room, she couldn't help but worry about the implications of the investigation. What if the truth about her past came to light? What would Leon think? The thought of losing him again, after everything they'd been through, was almost too much to bear. Nia shook her head, pushing the doubts aside. She couldn't focus on that now. All that mattered was keeping Leon safe and finding the people responsible for the attack. The investigation led them to a nondescript warehouse in Queens, where they found a treasure trove of evidence. Abandoned surveillance equipment, detailed notes on Leon's daily routines, and a burner phone that had been used to coordinate the shooting. Nia felt a chill run down her spine as she surveyed the scene, her hands trembling. "They were watching him, all this time. Just waiting for the right moment to strike." Detective Sanders nodded, his expre