Kapitel 44: Curiosity A Raise (Chapter 44)

In the previous Chapter 43,

Adeline looked at the stranger with a mix of sympathy and curiosity. "What's your name?"

The man hesitated before answering, his voice quiet but clear. "My name is James," he said, looking up at Adeline. "I'm... Hugo's lover."

The revelation hit the group like a shockwave. For a moment, no one spoke. Robert and Doctor Montana exchanged stunned glances, while Danny, still in the driver's seat, slammed on the brakes instinctively, the car jolting to a sudden stop.

Adeline, still processing James' words, stared at him with wide eyes. Her mind raced with a thousand new questions, but one thing was clear: this night had just become more complicated than any of them had anticipated.