Chapter 17
323 Words
A Bold Move
Jessica and Max spent the next few days gathering their strength and making a plan. They knew that taking down James wouldn't be easy, but they were determined to see it through.
Finally, the day arrived when they were ready to make their move. They packed their bags, said goodbye to the cabin, and set off towards the city.
As they drove, Jessica's nerves began to get the better of her. What if they got caught? What if James found out what they were planning?
Max reached out and took her hand, his eyes locked on the road ahead. "We've got this," he said. "We've planned everything out. We just need to be brave and see it through."
Jessica took a deep breath and nodded. She knew that Max was right. They had to be brave if they wanted to take down James and start a new life together.
When they arrived in the city, they headed straight to the police station. Jessica's heart was pounding in her chest as they walked in and asked to speak to the detective in charge of the case.
The detective, a no-nonsense woman with a kind face, listened intently as Jessica and Max told their story. She asked questions, took notes, and promised to do everything in her power to help them bring James to justice.
As they left the police station, Jessica felt a sense of hope that she hadn't felt in years. They were finally taking action, finally fighting back against the man who had held her captive for so long.
But as they walked back to their car, Jessica couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She looked around, but saw nothing out of the ordinary.
"Max, I think we're being followed," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Max's eyes scanned the surrounding area, his expression serious. "Let's get out of here," he said. "Now.”
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