Chapter 27
Chapter 27: The Weight of Secrets
Skye bonds with Emily, seeing a reflection of her younger self, while Dale and Marcus secretly devise a plan to lure Elaine into a trap. Skye suffers a medical scare, and Dale blames himself for the stress of his secrecy. With the help of Marcus and Eleanor, he confesses everything and finds forgiveness in Skye's arms, strengthening their bond.
The morning after the brick shattered their kitchen window, Grove Court settled into an uneasy quiet. Dale had swept up the glass himself, refusing to let the police forensic team turn their home into a crime scene indefinitely. Detective Ramos had taken the note, the brick, and a partial license plate number, promising results within days. But days felt like an eternity when every creak of the house made Dale's heart stutter.
Skye remained on strict bed rest, propped against a mountain of pillows in their bedroom. Margaret was with Marcus and Eleanor for the morning—a mercy Dale hadn't known how to ask for. The house felt hollow, the air thick with unspoken fears.
Then Emily arrived.
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