Confrontation
That night, after Jacob returned, Elena casually mentioned the basement. “I went down there today, and I found a box,” she said, trying to keep her voice steady. Jacob froze, his eyes narrowing. “What were you doing in the basement?” he asked, his tone sharper than usual. Elena felt a chill run down her spine. “Just cleaning up,” she lied. Jacob’s reaction was all the confirmation she needed. Whatever was in that box, it was important to him—too important.
Confrontation
The Search for the Key
Over the next few days, Elena searched for the key to the box. She looked through Jacob’s things when he wasn’t home, trying to be discreet. She checked his desk, his jacket pockets, even his car. But the key remained elusive. Meanwhile, Jacob’s behavior grew more erratic. He seemed tense, always on edge. Elena was running out of time. She knew that if Jacob discovered her secret, things could take a dangerous turn. But she couldn’t stop now—she was too close.
The Search For The Key
