chapter 74

Hard Decisions

The truck rattled over the uneven road as they sped away from the docks. Kamsy kept a watchful eye on Emily, who had fallen into an exhausted sleep. Angelo sat across from him, his eyes scanning the surroundings, ever alert. The tension between them was still there, but it was muted by the relief of having Emily back.

When they finally arrived at the safehouse, Inishola was waiting. His face was lined with worry, but he visibly relaxed when he saw Emily being carried inside. Kamsy and Angelo helped settle her on a couch, covering her with a blanket.

"She’ll need rest," Inishola said, his voice soft but firm. "And medical attention. I’ll call the doctor."

Kamsy nodded, his exhaustion showing. "I’ll stay with her."

Inishola looked at his son with a mixture of pride and concern. "You did well, Kamsy. Both of you," he added, glancing at Angelo.

Angelo merely nodded, his expression unreadable. "It was a team effort."

As the doctor arrived and began tending to Emily, Inishola