Rise of Betrayed Son-in-law

Chapter 173:Shadow of Danger

Evan awoke to a jarring pain in his chest, the world spinning back into focus. He blinked against the brightness of the moon filtering through the trees, heart pounding as he fought to sit up. The metallic taste of blood lingered in his mouth, and his vision swam.

“Marga…” he croaked, desperation clawing at his throat. The last thing he remembered was Killian’s twisted smile, and now an icy dread settled in his gut.

“Marga!” he called again, voice hoarse. Panic surged through him as he pushed himself to stand, ignoring the sharp sting from his wound. He needed to find her.

The night was eerily quiet, the cacophony of gunfire now replaced by a haunting silence. He staggered, gripping a tree trunk for support, trying to catch his breath. “Where are you?”

Then, he heard it—a faint rustle nearby. Evan’s heart raced, adrenaline flooding his veins. He turned, ready to defend himself, but relief washed over him when he saw Marga emerge from the shadows.

“Evan!” Her voice was a mixture of j