Chapter 127: The Rift

Mark sat on the edge of the couch, his hands trembling slightly as he recounted Ethan's unexpected visit. "Amelia, I'm telling you, something isn't right. Ethan showing up like that out of nowhere... It's not normal." Amelia paced back and forth in the living room, her mind racing with worry. "I know, Mark, I know. But what can we do? We can't just get up and leave everything behind." "But what if he comes back? What if he's not just here to reminisce about the past?" Mark's voice cracked with fear. Amelia stopped in her tracks, turning to face him, her eyes filled with determination. "We can't let fear dictate our lives, Mark. We have responsibilities here, a life we've built together." Mark shook his head, his heart pounding in his chest. "I can't shake this feeling, Amelia. I don't want to risk our safety, or the safety of our kids." Amelia took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. "I understand that you're scared, Mark. But we can't make decisions based on fea