Desperate Plea
Author: Ella obida
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

A Desperate Plea

The drive home was filled with an uneasy silence as Jared and Emily sat side by side in the sleek black car. The weight of recent events still hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over their once blissful marriage. The tension between them was palpable, each lost in their own thoughts.

As they approached the grand entrance of their sprawling estate, their attention was diverted by a familiar figure standing at the gates. It was Emily's older brother, Matthew, a troubled expression etched upon his face. His disheveled appearance and weary eyes spoke volumes about the turmoil he had been enduring.

Jared brought the car to a halt, exchanging a brief glance with Emily. Without a word, they stepped out of the vehicle and approached Matthew, their footsteps echoing in the silence.

"Matthew, what are you doing here?" Emily's voice carried a mix of surprise and concern.

Matthew's voice trembled as he spoke, his desperation evident. "Emily, Jared, I... I didn't know where e
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