Synopsis

A knot of unease tightened in his chest as Karl ushered Andrea into his home. The air, usually filled with warmth, felt suddenly brittle. A shadow crossed Andrea’s face, a fleeting expression that spoke of depths unseen. A wave of memory seemed to wash over her, and a fragility entered her posture. Susan and Karl exchanged worried glances. They had hoped for a simple afternoon, a moment of connection. Now, a storm brewed beneath the surface. Words of comfort and reassurance were offered, bu