For a long moment, silence hung in the air.

Nathaniel's movements were gentle as he wiped the lingering tears from the corners of her eyes. His gaze softened, full of emotion, as he looked down at her.

"I promise you," he said quietly, his voice firm yet tender. "I will get to the bottom of this. No matter what the truth is, I'll give you the answers you deserve."

"Alright," Celeste sniffled, her voice small but steady.

She had to admit that when she first heard Arlo ...