Inside the safety deposit box, Rachel found a meticulously organized collection of letters, documents, and a small, leather-bound journal. As she sifted through them, her hands trembled, and her heart raced with a mix of dread and curiosity. These items, she soon realized, held the pieces of a puzzle she never knew existed.
The journal was the first thing she examined. Its pages were filled with Daniel’s neat handwriting, a stark contrast to the chaotic storm brewing within Rachel. As she read the entries, dated back years, she discovered the first shocking truth: Daniel had been battling a severe gambling addiction.
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