His eyes were filled with a mixture of dread and determination, as if he were about to confront a truth that had been haunting him for years. “It’s about Emily,” he started, his voice faltering. “And David.”
The air seemed to thicken around us, the weight of unspoken words hanging heavily between us. I could feel my pulse quicken, my mind racing through every worst-case scenario imaginable. Was David in some kind of trouble? Had something happened that could ruin the fresh start Emily had just embarked on?
“Dad, please,” I urged, my voice barely above a whisper. “What is it? You’re scaring me.”
