It's hard to pretend to be unaffected by Robert's words. However, each word is like a stab in the heart. He was right. If Morris had told me all this, I might not have believed him. But Robert has no reason to lie to me, not even to keep me here. Was Morris this miserable this whole time? I feel conflicted, my heart hurting for him, but I also know that there is nothing I can do for him. If his father finds me and Toby, then he will have two additional weaknesses of Morris to use against him. Perhaps it's for the best. Robert's words have just reaffirmed my decision, only this time he's fast-tracked my plans. Maybe once Morris has gone through with his plans to usurp his father and Eve, then it might be okay to tell him about his son. I might seem like a monster for doing something lik

