The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 102

Emma’s Dilemma

The sun had barely risen, casting long shadows across the room as Emma sat on the edge of the bed, staring at her phone. Her mind was spinning, haunted by Victor’s silence and the looming presence of his mother. She rubbed her temples, trying to chase away the growing headache. Beside her, Victor lay asleep, his back turned toward her as if even in slumber, there was a distance between them.

Emma glanced at him, her heart aching with a mixture of love and frustration. Lately, Victor had been shutting her out more and more, brushing off her questions about his mother with vague responses. She understood he was trying to protect her, but the secrets were becoming too much to bear. Every time she looked at Lila, her daughter’s innocent eyes reminded her of the threats lurking around them.

A sudden buzz from her phone jolted her out of her thoughts. She picked it up, her breath catching in her throat when she saw the name flashing on the screen: *Ethan*.

Her ex.

She stare