chapter 39

It's like we're swimming against the tide, Marvis," Jace said, frustration evident in his voice. "No matter how hard we try, it feels like we're always fighting against forces beyond our control."

Marvis squeezed his hand reassuringly, her touch a comforting presence in the midst of their turmoil. "We can't lose hope, Jace. We've come too far to give up now. We just have to keep pushing forward, one step at a time."

And push forward they did, their determination unyielding in the face of adversity. With each passing day, they grew closer to the truth, closer to unraveling the tangled web of lies that had ensnared them from the start.

But as they neared the heart of the mystery, a sense of unease settled over them, a silent warning of the dangers that lay ahead. For Alexander and his mother were not about to let them succeed without a fight, and they would stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

"We have to be careful, Marvis," Jace said, his voice low and urgent. "I have a feeling t