Chapter 104: Can You Protect Your Family, Mark

Mark's heart sank as he recalled his conversation with Ralph Waldo, whom he had reached out to for support and advice. "Ally, I... I spoke to Ralph Waldo about our situation. I thought he might have some insights or strategies we hadn't considered..." Alison looked up at him, her expression hopeful. "And what did he say? Did he offer any help?" Mark shook his head, a bitter taste in his mouth. "No, Ally. He... he didn't take me seriously at all. In fact, he mocked me. He said I was losing the game, that Billy's release from prison had tilted the odds in his favor. He even suggested that Billy would ruin me completely now that he's out in the eyes of the law." Alison's eyes widened in disbelief. "But... but how could he say that? After everything we've been through, everything Billy has done..." Mark's jaw clenched with frustration. "I don't know, Ally. Maybe he's right. Maybe I'm not seeing the bigger picture here. But I refuse to let Billy destroy everything we've worked so hard t