Inside, Robert sat in the living room, gripping the flashlight tightly. His rational side scolded him for doubting Natalie, while his instincts whispered that something wasn’t right. He sighed heavily, setting the flashlight down and resolving to confront her in the morning.
He decided to let the family stay comfortably for the night and instead ask them to move out in the morning. He’d done a good deed, but letting the situation linger felt unwise. He prepared himself for the conversation he planned to have with Natalie and retired to bed for the night.