Then, just as the old couple was beginning to move on, a knock at the door startled them. Opening it, Robert froze. Standing there was Natalie, her children clutching her hands. Tears streamed down her face as she asked, “Mr. Robert, can we talk?” His heart pounded as he stepped aside.
Once inside, Natalie broke down completely. “I’m so sorry,” she sobbed. “We didn’t mean to scare you or take advantage of you. Things got complicated, and I panicked.” Robert stood motionless, anger and empathy swirling within him. “Why did you take my car?” he finally asked.