Tessa’s POV
Present day.
"Hey, where have you been?" I yelled out at Robert, who looked really tired. He gently set Sophie down and told her to go into her room, promising to come see her soon, all with a smile on his face.
He came closer and just collapsed on the chair. "It's a long story, Tessa," he said, his voice weary. "Can we talk about this after I'm well rested?" I couldn't believe he wasn't going to give a detailed explanation. Instead, he just wanted to sleep. The room was dimly lit, with the soft glow of the lamp casting a warm ambiance. The curtains danced gently in the breeze, and outside, I could hear the distant sound of crickets chirping. It was a peaceful evening, but my mind was buzzing with questions.
I let him sleep, so I left him alone in the living room and head
