Chapter 40

It was already night fall before Alexander was able to locate Samantha's Aunt's place. As Alexander stood before Samantha's Aunt's door, his heart heavy with the weight of his mission. He had spent hours trying to reach her, his persistence driven by the desire to make amends for the actions of his wife, Elizabeth. Samantha's Aunt, the unintended victim in their tangled web, was now his only hope for a way out.

As he knocked on the door, a sense of uncertainty washed over him. The door creaked open, and Samantha's Aunt's eyes, filled with a mix of reluctance and wariness, met his.

"Who are you, and what do you want?" she asked, her voice laced with suspicion.

Alexander took a deep breath, his words measured and sincere. "My name is Alexander, and I need to talk to you. It's about what happened with your captivity and the actions of my wife, Elizabeth."

Samantha's Aunt hesitated for a moment, her gaze locked onto his. She had been through a traumatic ordeal, and the mention of Elizabet