Diana was a bundle of nerves as she confessed, “I’m really scared, but what can the cops do without evidence? They can’t just arrest him, and I’m terrified he’ll come after me if he finds out I called them.”

“Then you gotta move out.” Robin urged. “Don’t stay here.”

“But I’ve paid six months’ rent upfront, and it’s such a hassle to get it back. And you know, it’s close to work and was hard to come by. I just can’t let it go.” Diana lamented, her face the picture of helplessness.

“Just be extra careful, alright? And call me if you need anything,” Robin said, his concern evident.

Diana hesitated, “I don’t want to bother you too much. Sophia might get upset.”

“Listen, you came to J City with no family or friends here. It’s only right I help you out. Sophia’s understanding; she won’t mind,” Robin reassured her.

“Yeah, Sophia is truly wonderful. You’re a lucky guy,” Diana said with an innocent smile.

Robin just smiled softly, “I am.”

Their conversation was interrupted when the silence of the night closed in around them. Diana pushed her water glass forward, offering, “Have some water, Robin.”

and their solitude, Robin felt it was inappropriate to linger. Standing up, he declined, “No thanks, I should get going

timid. “I get so scared when I’m here alone. Would it

“Alright, I’ll stay a bit. Just to make

much,” Diana beamed at him, her gratitude sweet

trouble. I’m here to

tight. I’m going to take a

nodded nonchalantly, “Sure, go ahead. I’m here, you’ve got nothing to

meaningful look before lowering her

dry. Robin took a sip of water and shot a quick message to Sophia, [Hey Sophia, work ran late. You get

later, Sophia replied, [I’m fine, don’t wear yourself

I’ll see you first thing in

set his phone down but was startled by a knock at the door. His expression hardened as he approached, peering through the

and demanded, “What

jumped back, stammering, “Who-who

her, I’ll break your legs,” Robin threatened with a

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