Emily's eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes.

Everything was dark around her, with only a small light on the car roof.

The dim light cast a shadow over half her face, making her look even more pale and haggard.

Jackson frowned and softened his voice, “Emily…”

“Thank you, Jackson,” Emily forced a smile. “Whatever the truth is, I can accept it. My mother can’t just die in vain. I’ve been her daughter for twenty-seven years, and I’ve never done anything for ...