The forged secret

Evelyn’s heart raced as she stumbled into her house. “I can’t believe I failed at this,” she muttered, berating herself for not considering Lucas’s security cameras. “Not even a thought about the CCTV!” But she knew that tomorrow was another day, a chance to try again.

Meanwhile, Renee sat with her mother, Isabella. Their situation was dire—Isabella’s sick father needed urgent medical attention, and their bank account was nearly empty. Renee’s mind raced, replaying the events that led to this moment.

“I have nothing to say at this junction,” Renee began, her voice serious. “But I need to tell you about Norah and my ex-husband.”

Isabella raised an eyebrow. “Point of correction, he’s your ex-husband,” she corrected. “You willingly threw him to the dogs.”

Renee bristled. “What’s that supposed to mean, Mother? Are you against my actions?”

“This is where our problems started,” Isabella sighed. “If you had kept him with you, we wouldn’t be victims of his sudden rise.”

“You’re blaming me now