Desperation

Alison paced the small room in the café, her heart racing as the reality of the situation weighed heavily on her. She and Ava had just uncovered critical evidence against Mark, but it was only the first step. If she was going to regain Henry's trust and thwart Mark's schemes, she needed to act fast.

"Okay, we have to get this to Henry," Alison said, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her. She knew this would be a hard sell—after all, she had just betrayed him in his eyes.

Ava looked at her with concern. "Are you sure he'll believe you? After everything that's happened?"

Alison took a deep breath, recalling the way Henry had looked at her the day she confessed. The betrayal in his eyes still cut deep, but she couldn't give up now. "I have to try. This is bigger than us. He needs to know that Mark is planning to undermine him."