In that charged moment, the dynamics between Anne and Robert had shifted dramatically. The emotional turmoil surrounding Elena's departure had taken a toll on both of them, and the resulting tension threatened to strain their relationship even further.
Anne, still recovering from the shock of Robert's earlier outburst, couldn't help but ask the question that was undoubtedly on her mind.
"What's wrong with you, Robert?" She inquired, her tone a mixture of concern and bewilderment. She couldn't fathom why he had resorted to slapping her in the first place.
Robert, however, seemed singularly focused on his own concerns. He ignored Anne's question and instead pressed forward with his own.
"Where is your son?" he asked, his tone demanding and insistent. It was an unexpected inquiry, and Ann
