rmined to uncover the truth. She scoured the internet, talked to loca

ex web of secrets and lies. The Blackwood family was wea

thing to get what he wanted. He was involved in some shady dealings, and

s parents. They had died in a tragic accident when Julian was jus

n the story. It seemed that there were some rumors of foul pla

e questions than answers. She decided

in her chest. When Julian looked up and saw her, h

Lexi?" he asked,

i said, her voice firm. "I've been researching

d back in his chair. "What are you talking abo

hing with anger. "I know about your brother, and I k

ooked like he had been punched in the gut.

?" he asked, his voice

voice firm. "Now, tell me the truth.

th, and his eyes seemed

ce flat. "My brother was involved. He's

uspected that something was off, but she

hed in the gut. She couldn't beli

d into something much bigger than she had ever imagined. The Blackwood family was

a choice. She could walk away and pretend that she had never

ng, Lexi knew that she couldn't just walk away. S

tions. She felt like she had been living in a bubble, oblivious to the

She could continue to paint and pretend that she had never discovered th

n he told her the truth. She thought about the pain and the sad

nt. She poured all of her emotions onto the canvas,

risk. She was putting herself in the crosshair

silent. She had to use her art to speak