Jack Harris narrowed his eyes as he glanced at Ethan Carter, his mind racing with unspoken thoughts. After a brief moment, he gently patted Richard Hayes on the shoulder and slowly walked toward Ethan.
“Jack! I knew you'd come to save me!” Before Jack could reach Ethan, a sweet, delighted voice rang out suddenly.
Emily Greene ran toward Jack with a joyful leap, throwing herself into his arms and holding him tightly as she began to sob with relief. She looked like a frightened wife reunited with her long-lost husband.
Emily’s reaction brought a flicker of emotion to Jack’s eyes. He quickly embraced her gently and patted her back to comfort her, momentarily forgetting all about Ethan.
The scene stirred mixed reactions among the onlookers. A sharp glint flickered in Richard Hayes’s eyes b
