Chapter 61 Threatened

Kimberly’s heart raced as she stared at the photograph in her trembling hands. She never would have thought that this picture was going to surface again. This very image had the power to unravel her world, a world carefully constructed to shield her family and herself from harm. Edward’s threat loomed ominously over her, casting a shadow of fear. She couldn’t help but think of how and where he got the picture. Edward wasn’t someone she could easily trust. He was a snake in a green grass that was ready to strike without any second thoughts. “I really have to be careful.” Kimberly thought. She felt a rising desperation as she contemplated her next move. She knew she had to act swiftly, to find a way out of this dangerous game that Edward had thrusted her into. With a deep breath to steady her nerves, Kimberly made a bold decision – she would confront Edward, strike a bargain to protect herself. “I’m willing to give you the amount of money you are requesting but right now as you know