Tessa’s POV
"So, what was on your phone?" I asked, my voice sounding more insistent than I intended. Robert shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting around the room. "It's nothing, really," he said, but I could tell he was hiding something. "It's just...the court hearing is tomorrow." I felt a wave of anxiety wash over me. "I know," I said, my voice quiet. "But we've prepared as much as we can. We'll be okay." Robert gave a small nod.
"I'm going to head to bed," Robert said, stifling a yawn. I nodded, but something about his demeanor didn't sit right with me. "You've been acting strangely all evening," I said, choosing my words carefully. "Is everything okay?" He hesitated, his face a mask of uncertainty. "I just...I don't know how to tell you this." I sat up straighter, concern and cur
