CHAPTER FOURTY THREE

Scarlett's POV

The world around me seemed to blur as I stared at Emily, her determination etched onto her tear-stained face. My mind raced, desperately searching for the right words to dissuade her from her perilous plan. How could she be so steadfast in her decision to save Ethan and Dr. Thorne after all they had done?

"Emily, please," I pleaded, my voice quivering with a mixture of fear and frustration. "I understand that you want to give them a chance, but we can't risk our lives for someone who tried to kill us. We have to prioritize our own safety."

She reached out and grasped my trembling hands, her touch surprisingly steady. "Scarlett, I know it's difficult to comprehend, but I believe in redemption. Dr. Thorne spoke about it, and deep down, I feel that everyone deserves a chance to change. Maybe... just maybe, Ethan and Dr. Thorne can find that redemption if we show them the way."

Her words hung in the air, piercing through my anger and planting seeds of doubt within me. It wa