Robert’s POV
Tessa's eyes were like two sealed oysters, refusing to yield any secrets. I could see the stubbornness written across her face, her jaw set in a firm line, her lips pursed into a resolute pout. She was determined to keep her whereabouts a mystery, but I was just as determined to uncover the truth.
I wasn't going to let her off the hook that easily. If we were going to spend the rest of our lives together, I needed total transparency. No secrets, no lies, no hidden agendas. I wanted 100% of her trust, her love, and her honesty. Anything less would be unacceptable.
My eyes locked onto hers, my gaze piercing and unyielding. "Tessa, where have you been?" I asked again, my voice firm but controlled. "Don't think you can just clam up and expect me to ignore it. We're in this tog
