Chapter 54: Emily in Danger

Emily couldn't help but wonder how Danny managed it. Was it luck, skill, or both? Sally, who seemed oblivious, was still lost in her own world. Emily sighed softly, feeling the unpredictability of life and her own helplessness. She didn't say anything more and turned to leave. Staying here would only mean listening to Sally's endless complaints without getting any real answers. As she walked along the neighborhood path, Emily felt incredibly heavy-hearted. The scenery around her remained the same, but her world felt shrouded in mist, obscuring her path forward and leaving her lost. She felt trapped in a giant maze, surrounded by high walls. Every path seemed possible but led to unknown depths. She wanted to break free, to escape, but found herself too small and powerless against the vast world. Stepping out of the neighborhood gate, Emily was sighing when the air around her seemed to freeze. Before she could fully react, several burly men with fierce looks surrounded her, front an