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Which means, Atwell wanted an eye for an eye.
A son for a son.
A wife for a wife.
I was the son.
Diana was my wife.
David Atwell's reason for wanting me dead is now clear – it's revenge for what my father did to his family.
The sickening realization that my own father is responsible for all this makes bile rise in my throat.
"Damn it," I curse under my breath, my hands shaking as they hover over the keyboard.
I need to find Diana and tell her everything, warn her about the danger we're both in.
But as much as I dread sharing this dark truth with her, I know she deserves to know.
"Damn him," I growl, my hands clenching into fists.
I've always known my father was a ruthless man, but this revelation takes it to another level.
He has destroyed so many lives, and now, Diana and I are caught in the crossfire.
My eyes dart around the dimly lit room, the shadows seeming to close in around me.
Fear spikes through my veins – fear for myself, but even more so, for Diana.
She's become a pawn in my fathers' game of pride.
I can't let her be dragged down with me.
"Anthony," she whispers into my ear, her voice a ghostly echo of our shared intimacy.
I shiver, remembering the warmth of her body, the way her lips tasted against mine.
We were brought together by fate, but now I worry our connection could be the very thing that tears us apart.
"Focus," I tell myself, shaking the memories from my mind.
Now isn't the time to get lost in desire – Diana's life is at stake.
I have to protect her, warn her about Atwell and the danger we're both in.
She deserves to know the truth, no matter how ugly it may be.
I close the incriminating files and rise from my chair, ready to face the difficult conversation I'm about to have.
This is my burden to bear, my father's sins bleeding into my own life.
***
As I walk through the house searching for Diana, the very air itself feels heavy, suffocating me with the weight of my newfound knowledge.
I clench my fists tightly, nails digging into my palms as I struggle with the decision before me.
Can I truly tell Diana the truth about my family's involvement in Atwell's past?
