The Shadow of Deception

CHAPTER 116: STILL NOT ENOUGH

In the aftermath of the revelations and the tragic demise of my uncle, Uncle Lexxe, who was once known as the Contractor, a heavy silence hung in the air. The room, which had witnessed a turbulent confrontation, now bore the weight of mourning and contemplation. Larry and I had decided to go to the hotel rather than the safe house. There was nothing to be afraid of for now.

I stood in the dimly lit space, her emotions swirling like a tempest within. Larry, too, grappled with the complexities of the situation. The man we had just lost was not merely a shadowy adversary; he was a part of our shared history, a connection to a past that had been marred by betrayal and deception.

As Larry surveyed the room, he could sense my inner turmoil. The flickering light cast shadows on my face, revealing the raw vulnerability beneath the tough exterior I often wore. The loss of my uncle, no matter how far he had strayed, struck a chord deep within her.

"I'm sorry, Cassie," Larry said, his voice fill