Ewan felt the weight of the situation bearing down on him, the harsh reality that no one would believe their side of the story, even if it was true. A sense of helplessness began to creep in, his hope fading as the enormity of their predicament settled over him.
"Let me give you some advice, Ewan," the chief said cautiously. "Apologize to Maya and try to settle this out of court. Offer her compensation and ask her to withdraw the case. Otherwise, Silas will suffer. And believe me, the things they can do to him in jail won't be easy for him."
Ewan's hand tightened around the phone, his heart heavy with despair. The chief's suggestion felt like a betrayal. "Are you threatening me?" he spat with scorn. The realization that even his old friend had seemingly turned against him struck like a heavy blow.
"I'm only warning you," the chief's voice remained steady, though tinged with frustration.
