“I’ll see you soon,” she whispered softly. John’s heart raced, but instead of feeling betrayal, he felt confusion. Who was this person, and why did she seem so eager? Despite his apprehensions, he resolved to hold on to trust and to approach any confrontation with caution.
The final straw came when he overheard her in a heated conversation, her tone clipped and impatient. “You said it would be quick! I can’t keep waiting like this!” Her words struck him with a mix of anxiety and curiosity.