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'lle afterif he finds out | 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 toe
by. | just can’t let it go.” Diana lamented, her face the picture of helplessness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Just be extra careful, alright? And callif 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 cto J City with no family or friends here. It’s only right | 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, “ am.”
Their conversation was interrupted when the silence of the night closed in around them. Diana pushed her water glass forward,
offering, “Have swater, Robin.”
Given the late hour and their solitude, Robin felt it was inappropriate to linger. Standing up, he declined, “No thanks, | should get
going if you're safe now.”
“Could you stay a bit longer?” Diana's voice was soft and timid. “I get so scared when I'm here alone. Would it be okay if you
stayed just a little while longer?”
Robin hesitated but finally nodded, “Alright, I'll stay a bit. Just to make sure that guy doesn’te back.”
“Thank you so much,” Diana beamed at him, her gratitude sweet and genuine.
“It's no trouble. I'm here to look after you,” Robin assured her.
Diana stood up, “You sit tight. I'm going to take a shower.”
A warmth spread through Robin as he nodded nonchalantly, “Sure, go ahead. I'm here, you've got nothing to worry about.”
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