Stella walked through the dense forest, her heart heavy with the weight of the recent events. The sunlight filtered through the trees, casting long shadows on the ground as she made her way toward a secluded cabin deep within the woods. She hadn't seen her daughter, Emma, in years. After everything that had happened, the guilt of leaving her behind gnawed at her constantly. But today, after her harrowing escape from the underground lab, she was finally going to see her.
Her thoughts raced as she approached the clearing where the cabin stood. Bryan, her father's old friend and trusted ally, had been keeping Emma safe all this time. Stella had been too deep in hiding and too focused on survival to reach out, but Bryan had stepped in, raising Emma like his own.
