“We’ve been living day to day for so long,” Natalie continued. “I acted out of fear. I didn’t think anyone would truly help us.” Her gaze met his, silently pleading for forgiveness. Robert sighed deeply, the weight of her words settling in. “Let’s figure this out together,” he said.
Robert decided to help Natalie and the children find a more stable situation. The next morning, Robert accompanied Natalie and the children to social services. “We’ll make sure you’re properly looked after,” he assured her.