Bruno swiftly scooped Esme into his strong arms. He carried her with a sense of urgency, dashing out of the house. The group of concerned friends and family trailed behind, their faces etched with worry.
The guests remained stunned, grappling with the sudden turn of events. Gradually, they began to depart, their murmurs of disbelief fading into the air.
At the hospital…
Esme was quickly wheeled into the labor room, her cries of pain echoing down the corridors. Outside the room, her friends and family huddled together, their faces pale and anxious, waiting for any news with bated breath.
Adelynn, feeling a pang of guilt and confusion, found a moment to slip away. She checked the news on her phone, her heart sinking as she saw the headline: Silas accused of raping Maya.
The news was splashed across every channel, and social media was ablaze with criticism of Silas for the alleged crime.
