Chapter 94 A Web of Deception

The days that followed were a whirlwind of activity. The FBI had intensified their search for Marcus, and Kai and I were working closely with them, providing any information we could that might help locate him. Every day, there was a new lead, a new tip to follow, but Marcus was always one step ahead, eluding capture at every turn. Despite the constant tension, we tried to keep our lives as normal as possible for Lily and Michael. They didn’t know the full extent of what was happening, and we wanted to protect them from the fear that had become a constant companion in our lives. But the strain was beginning to show, especially on Lily. She was more withdrawn, her usual spark dimmed by the atmosphere of fear that lingered in our home. One evening, after putting the kids to bed, I found Kai in his study, staring at a map spread out on his desk. He had been working tirelessly with the FBI, trying to predict Marcus’s next move, but it was clear the pressure was taking its toll on him. “