In shock, Stacey called her best friend, Brenda, her voice trembling as she recounted everything—how her apartment was up for sale, how Mr. Perkly ’s actions had suddenly clicked into place. Brenda listened in stunned silence, then immediately offered to help Stacey figure out her next steps.
Together, they sat down to assess her options. Stacey felt her anger transform into a quiet resolve as she and Brenda plotted out ways to protect her from Mr. Perkly ’s harassment, determined to reclaim her sanctuary from the grip of a greedy landlord.