CHAPTER 137: THE PUNISHMENT OF EMILY

Last night The dark road stretched out before Daniel as he drove, his mind racing with worry and regret. He couldn't shake the image of Caleb being shot, the sound of the gunshot ringing in his ears even now. He felt a deep sense of guilt, as if he could have somehow prevented it from happening. Suddenly, he slammed on the brakes, his car skidding to a halt on the side of the road. He rested his head on the steering wheel, his body shaking with emotion as the painful memories overwhelmed him. He thought of Juliet, of the pain she must be feeling right now, and his heart ached with sympathy. He wished there was something he could do to ease her suffering, to bring her even a small measure of comfort. As he sat there in the darkness, he made a silent promise to himself. He would do everything in his power to find Caleb, to bring him back to Juliet if he was still alive. And if he wasn't...well, he would be there for Juliet, to support her and help her through her grief. With renewed