Robert started pacing around, his mind elsewhere. How was he going to confess his love to Emma?
As if he was gathering his confidence, the silence was abruptly cut by the buzzing of his phone.
He reached for it, and tada-his heart chirped fast.
A text message.
Robert's curiosity got the better of him, and he opened the message.
The words dancing on the screen had the effect of sending a chill down his spine:
"I KNOW WHO KILLED YOUR FAMILY."
The world of Robert crashed.
Years of searching, years of questions, and finally, a lead.
Tears streamed down his face as he slumped into his wheelchair.
The weight of his family tragedy crushed him anew.
In the next room, Emma heard Robert's anguished cry.
Concern etched on her features, she rushed to his room.
"Robert, what's wrong?" Emma
