My eyes widened, filled with doubt and disbelief. I stared at the man before me in disbelief while I patiently waited for him to laugh and tell me he was joking around. However, that never happened.
"You're not being serious, are you? How can I trust what you're saying?" I demanded, my voice trembling. "Why should I believe any of this?"
John sighed deeply, his expression one of profound concern and care. "I understand your skepticism, Hayley. It's a lot to take in, and it sounds unbelievable. But I swear on my life and the honor of the Ironclaw family, everything I've told you is the truth."
