Chapter 80

I woke up to a beautiful morning, the sun shining bright, birds chirping outside my window. I stretched and got out of bed, ready to start my day. Little did I know, my peaceful life was about to be turned upside down.

As I made my way to the kitchen, I noticed that something was off. The atmosphere in the house was tense, and my family members seemed to be whispering amongst themselves.

"What's going on?" I asked my mother, who was sitting at the table with a worried expression on her face.

"Wendy, we need to talk," she said, motioning for me to sit down.

I could tell by her tone that this was serious. I sat down, bracing myself for whatever news she was about to deliver.

"It's about your father," she began, her voice shaking slightly. "He's been keeping secrets from us."

"What kind of secrets?" I asked, feeling a knot form in my stomach.

"He's been involved with a group called the organization," she said, her eyes filling with tears. "They're dangerous, Wendy. And he's put us all in