Chapters 66

ROBERT'S POV

Nate was safe, but the weight of what awaited me weighed heavily on my shoulders. I had to tell him the truth and that was final. Enough of hiding secrets. As soon as we entered the mansion, Margaret rushed towards us, her face a picture of various emotions. I could see the worry lines etched deeply into her forehead, and her eyes were red from tears shed in fear and relief.

This must have taken a toll on her because it definitely was not easy. Margaret had raised Nate as her own child.

"Rob, Richard, thank God you're back!" Margaret exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion. "Nate's upstairs, he's safe."

Richard hugged his wife tightly and I looked around, my eyes searching for Ariana. She was nowhere to be found.

My heart skipped a beat.

Relief had washed over me like a tidal wave when I heard Nate was safe but it was quickly replaced by a gnawing sense of anxiety. How do I begin? What would I say to him?

"Rob", Margaret called, her voice shaking. "I…thin…you must k