Shaken Trust

By Chelsea Queen

Emma was a single mother struggling to make ends meet for herself and her daughter, Lily. Her ex-husband, Tom, would steal from them every chance he got, making it nearly impossible for them to get by. On top of that, Lily had recently been diagnosed with a rare medical condition that required expensive treatment.
Emma was at her breaking point, feeling like she couldn't catch a break. That's when Bren entered their lives. He was charming, successful, and seemed genuinely interested in helping Emma and Lily. Emma was hesitant at first, not wanting to get too close to anyone for fear of being hurt again, but Bren persisted and eventually won her over.
Things started to look up for the family. Bren was able to help Emma get a better job and they were able to afford Lily's medical treatment. Emma finally felt like they were starting to catch a break, but little did she know, things were about to take a turn for the worse.
Bren had a dark secret that he had been hiding from Emma. He was involved in illegal activities and his past was about to catch up with him. One night, while Emma and Lily were sleeping, Bren's past caught up with him and he was arrested.
Emma was devastated. She had trusted Bren and he had betrayed her. The authorities found evidence linking Bren to a number of crimes and he was sentenced to years in prison. Emma and Lily were forced to go into hiding, as Bren's associates were looking for them.
Years went by, and Emma and Lily were never able to return to their old life. They were constantly on the move, never staying in one place for too long, always looking over their shoulders. Emma knew that she had made a mistake trusting Bren, but she couldn't help but wonder what would have happened if he had never come into their lives.
In the end, Emma realized that sometimes the people we let into our lives can have a profound impact, even if it's not always a positive one. She would never forget the lessons she had learned, and she would always keep Lily close, no matter where life took them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHB15VYL
• ISBN13: 9798291957608
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"