Chapter 113. A Silent Struggle

ROBERT

"I'm glad you had a good time, Renee. It has been a joy to host you."

"Thank you so much for everything. This was incredible." Renee responded in kind and I watched her eyes flit over my shoulder when she finished her last sentence.

Her shoulders stooped slightly, indicating she wasn't only talking about Mrs. Herbert's hospitality. She meant more with her comments, which were directed at me. 

I knew it, and as my gaze remained fixed on her and the frail older woman sweetly holding her, I couldn’t stop the smile from dancing about my lips. 

Of course, she'd had a fantastic time here thanks to me, and my grin deepened just thinking about it. It hadn't been difficult persuading the staff to make this cabin extra special for our first romantic holiday, and Mrs. Herbert had been the ideal company for Renee whenever I was away. 

The previous several days had been nothing short of a frenzy of activity and absolute heave