Dr. Lila Harper: tearfully hugging you How could this happen? Why him?
pulls away slightly, tears streaming down her face I know he's innocent, Readyna. I have to believe it. But how do we move on from this?
hey look at me when talking to me!!
sniffs, wipes away tears Okay, okay, I'm trying! takes a deep breath I just...I don't know what to do now. He was supposed to be there for us, for the kids...
grabs your shoulders ok listen i know he’s innocent but you need to think about your kids
nodding, voice trembling You're right, Readyna. I need to think about them. They need stability, they need their father.
and they won’t have him if you don’t move on and be strong
determined, wiping away the remaining tears You're absolutely right, Readyna. I need to be strong for my kids.
takes a deep breath, speaking with determination First, I'll take care of the immediate necessities.
well what are those things
starts checking her phone, making calls Alright, first things first, I need to contact our lawyer and find out the next steps.
dials the lawyer's number, waits as it rings Hi, this is Lila Harper. I need to speak with Mr. Johnson immediately.
listening intently Thank you, Mr. Johnson. I appreciate your prompt response. I'll be waiting for your call. hangs up the phone, sighs heavily Dr. Lila Harper: pauses, taking a moment to collect herself The lawyer said he'll get back to me within the hour. It seems there might be some complications with the case.
Over the next few weeks, Dr. Lila Harper becomes increasingly anxious and withdrawn, struggling to cope with her husband's absence and the uncertainty of his fate.
gently shakes her shoulders lila
startled, looking up at Readyna with tear-filled eyes Readyna...I'm just...it's hard, you know? Not knowing...
holds her hand shhhh come here pulls her into a hug
sniffles, clinging onto Readyna tightly Thank you, Readyna. You're the only thing keeping me afloat right now.
whispers it’s going to be ok
sniffles, pulling away slightly, wiping her eyes I know you're trying to help, Readyna, and I really appreciate it. But...
takes a deep breath, speaking with determination But I can't just sit here and do nothing.
so what are you going to do
stands up, pacing the room I need to take matters into my own hands.
crosses fingers please be careful
stops pacing, determined I will be careful, Readyna, but I can't just wait around and hope for the best. I need to take action.
starts gathering papers and files, muttering to herself I need to start digging, Find out everything I can about this case.
furrows her brow, typing furiously on her laptop Come on, come on, there has to be something here...any piece of information could be crucial.
jerks back slightly, startled by the hug Oh, Readyna, I didn't hear you come in.
looks at Readyna with a mix of gratitude and determination Thank you for being here, Readyna. I don't know what I would do without you.
grins well let’s see what we can find out
narrows her eyes, typing rapidly Alright, let's see if we can uncover any hidden truths.
clicks on a link, her eyes widening Readyna, look at this! It's an article about a similar case from a few years ago.