Chapter 43: A Web of Deceit.

Elizabeth's heart was racing as she walked away from Bella's mother. She had a secret, one that she couldn't bear to share with anyone, least of all Bella's family. She had sold Bella to the traffickers, and the guilt was eating away at her.

Bella's mother had trusted her implicitly, believing that she would help her daughter navigate the city. But Elizabeth had other plans. She had been struggling financially, and the promise of easy money had been too enticing to resist.

Elizabeth had grown up in the same village as Bella's mother, but she had left when she was just 17 years old. She had lost touch with Bella's mother over the years, but when she returned to the village, Bella's mother had welcomed her with open arms.

As she walked away from the village, Elizabeth couldn't shake the feeling that she had made a terrible mistake. She had betrayed Bella's trust, and she knew that she would never be able to forgive herself.

Bella's mother had asked her questions, sensing that something was wrong. But Elizabeth had brushed her off, telling her that she had to leave in a hurry to avoid more questions. She knew that she couldn't keep up the charade for much longer.

As she disappeared into the crowd, Elizabeth felt a pang of regret. She had thrown away a chance to reconnect with her past and make amends for her mistakes. Instead, she had chosen to betray the trust of someone who had once been like a sister to her.

Meanwhile, Bella and the girls were still on the run, trying to evade Madam Rose and her crew. They had found temporary shelter, but they knew that they couldn't stay there for long.

Bella's thoughts were consumed by her family, wondering if they were still looking for her. She had no idea that Elizabeth had betrayed her, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

As the days turned into weeks, Bella and the girls knew that they had to keep moving. They couldn't stay in one place for too long, or they would risk being caught.

But Bella was determined to find a way out of this situation. She was determined to bring down Madam Rose and her crew, and to find justice for herself and the