Chapter 217: Sam is abandoned.

Sam Benson felt the tension gradually begin to seep from his body as he settled back against the crisp hospital pillows. The past few hours had been utterly surreal - being visited by the detectives, recounting every agonizing detail of Ginny's betrayal, learning that she had already made an attempt on his life through a hired hitman. But the officers' parting words had brought him a sense of relief he hadn't realized he so desperately needed to hear. "We've got them both in custody now, Mr. Benson," Detective Carr had stated in a tone of grim satisfaction. "Your wife and her accomplice are going away for a long time for what they put you through." Knowing that Ginny was finally facing real consequences for her deplorable actions helped to ease the lingering sense of fear and vulnerability that had plagued Sam. He was safe now, he reminded himself. Those intent on snuffing out his life for monetary gain were neutralized and would soon be brought to justice. A quiet rap at the door