CHAPTER 289: THE TRUTH THAT COMES WITH PAIN

Daniel sat on the leather chair in his dimly lit study, his eyes fixed on the television screen where his face and Emily's were plastered with the bold red text declaring them wanted criminals. The news anchor's voice was solemn as he narrated the details, describing Daniel as a dangerous fugitive. Emily stood beside him, her arms crossed, her expression a mixture of frustration and disbelief. "This is unbelievable," she muttered, her voice tinged with anger. "How did they find out so quickly?" Daniel clenched his fists, seething with rage. "I made sure no one saw me! How could they know it was me who hit Maya?" Emily shot him a piercing look. "Of course they would know, Daniel. Who else would have a motive to harm Caleb and Juliet like this? You're the only one." Daniel's jaw tightened, his mind racing with the implications. "Damn it! This shouldn't have happened." He grabbed the remote from the coffee table and flipped to another news channel. The scene was the same, with differ