Chapter 77: Crossing The Line

Eric and his father, Jonathan, stepped out of Olivia's hospital room, leaving Helena to fuss over her daughter-in-law and ensure her comfort. As the door closed behind them, a heavy silence hung in the air, thick with unspoken tension. Jonathan finally broke the silence, his voice low and grave. "Eric, there's something you need to know," he said, his eyes clouded with concern and regret. Eric felt a chill run down his spine at his father's solemn tone. "What is it, Dad?" he asked, bracing himself for whatever revelation came. Jonathan took a deep breath as if steeling himself for the words he was about to utter. "The one responsible for the attack on Olivia and Helena..." he trailed off, his jaw clenching. "It was your grandfather, you know that." Eric's world ground to a halt, the air seeming to freeze in his lungs. "Yes," Eric answered. His grandfather, the very man who had raised him and instilled in him the values of honor and integrity, had orchestrated the attack