Chapter 13: The Double Life (1)

Lena had always sensed that something was off with Daniel. There were too many late-night meetings, unexplained absences, and cryptic phone calls. But like any dutiful wife, she had pushed those nagging doubts aside, convincing herself that Daniel’s demanding career in finance justified his peculiar behavior. She had buried her unease under the guise of trust, but now that trust was shattered. As the full extent of Daniel's deception began to unravel, the terrifying realization dawned on her: Daniel was living a double life, and she had been blind to it.

It all began to make sense one evening when Lena, searching for a document in Daniel’s study, accidentally stumbled upon a hidden drawer. She had never noticed it before, tucked away beneath the sleek mahogany desk that Daniel had insisted on keeping locked. The drawer was sealed with a small, brass lock that gleamed ominously in the low light of the room. Lena’s heart skipped a beat. Why would Daniel lock something away so securely?