Emma steeled herself, her residual doubts calming her actions as she handed over the house keys. "I shall tell William to meet you at the house," Emma said in a tone of doubt.
Jessica the expression masking her victory. "Well, that's a fine decision, Emma. I shall ensure we find those documents."
As she watched Jessica walk away, all her doubts returned. "I would have done this myself, but I don't want to leave Robert," she whispered out loud to the ache in her heart.
Quickly, Emma grasped her phone and dialed the number of William. The first try didn't get through, which upped her anxiety.
Flicking a little less patiently, she dialed once more. The voice at the other end was finally that of William, who said, "Hello?"
"Hello, William," Emma said, relieved now.
"Emma, what's wrong?"
