Lily awoke the next morning with a sense of dread lingering in her chest. The weight of her lie to Michael gnawed at her conscience. She had told him she was close to finding evidence, but the truth was, she was no closer to understanding the real threat or the extent of Aiden's involvement. All she had were vague suspicions and mounting tension.
As she prepared for work, she mentally braced herself. She had to stay sharp, keep playing her role, and avoid drawing any more unwanted attention. Yet, the way Aiden had spoken to her yesterday—it unsettled her. Did he truly suspect something, or was he just testing her?
She couldn't afford to second-guess herself now.
At Aidens house, the day began in the usual way. The morning passed uneventfully, filled with meetings and paperwork, but Lily
