She leaned in close, her lips almost touching his ear, and whispered something so soft that only Daniel could hear. His eyes widened in shock, and a flicker of hope ignited in his otherwise defeated expression.
The guards in the room, accustomed to the emotional reunions of prisoners and their loved ones, were taken aback by the change in Daniel. His demeanor shifted from one of resignation to one of urgent purpose. As Emily pulled away, she looked at her father with a solemnity that seemed beyond her years.
“What did she say?” one of the guards asked, unable to contain his curiosity.
