The corridor outside Ethan’s hospital room fell into complete silence.
Daniel stared at the nurse, convinced he had heard her incorrectly.
“What did you just say?”
The nurse swallowed nervously.
“The police arrested one of the men involved in the kidnapping.”
“He agreed to talk.”
Daniel’s heartbeat quickened.
“And?”
“He claims Miss Vanessa wasn’t the one giving the orders.”
Ethan and Aria exchanged shocked glances.
“If not Vanessa…” Ethan whispered.
“…then who?”
The nurse shook her head.
“The detectives are questioning him now.”
“They asked if you could come as soon as the doctor clears you.”
Daniel nodded.
“We’ll be there.”
As the nurse left, an uneasy silence settled over the room.
Aria instinctively held her stomach.
For months, she had believed Vanessa was the reason
