Chapter 15: The Silent Witness (2)

Over the next few days, Lena threw herself into the work with renewed determination. Every moment Daniel was out of the house, she was combing through his files, copying documents, and feeding the information to Jessica. It was exhausting, both physically and emotionally, but Lena knew she had to keep going. She couldn’t afford to let her guard down, not even for a moment.

Jessica continued to build the case, reaching out to trusted colleagues and carefully navigating the treacherous waters of law enforcement. She knew she had to be careful—one wrong move, and the entire operation could be compromised. But Jessica was a seasoned detective, and she knew how to play the game.

Lena’s nerves were frayed, and the stress of living a double life was starting to take its toll. She barely slept, and when she did, her dreams were haunted by images of Daniel discovering what she was doing, of him turning on her with cold, calculated fury. She woke up in a cold sweat more nights than she cared to