She looked at me in surprise.
“Yes, Mommy.”
“Has he ever made you do anything you didn’t want to do?”
“No! Why would you ask that?”
I hugged her tightly.
But my fear wouldn’t disappear.
The following evening, Robert once again accompanied Emily to the bathroom.
This time, I decided to listen secretly.
At first, I heard running water.
Then, suddenly, Emily let out a piercing scream.
“AAAHHH! DADDY! IT HURTS!”
I froze.
A second scream came from behind the locked door.
“AAAH! PLEASE! MAKE IT STOP!”
Then I heard her sobbing uncontrollably.
“Daddy! I’m scared! Please, help me!”
Robert’s trembling voice followed.
“Emily, sweetheart, stay with me! I’m right here!”
My heart nearly stopped. I grabbed the door handle with shaking hands.
Continuation of the story in the first comment 👇👇