TORMENTED

Ayana sat in front of her painting board, but her mind was far away, lost in a sea of uncertainty and fear. She couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that gripped her heart, knowing that Robert's return had thrown their lives into turmoil once again.

As she stared at the blank canvas before her, Ayana's thoughts raced, her mind replaying the events of the past few days over and over again. She couldn't escape the looming shadow of Robert's presence, his reappearance casting a dark cloud over their lives.

Her fingers twitched, longing to pick up a brush and lose herself in the colors and shapes of her art. But every time she tried to focus, her thoughts were consumed by worry and anxiety, her emotions too raw to find solace in her painting.

Adam watched Ayana from across the room, his heart heavy with concern for her. He could see the turmoil raging within her, the fear and uncertainty written plainly on her face. He wanted nothing more than to ease her pain and chase away the shadow