George explained his rising suspicions – her odd trips, the cryptic text message, and Rex’s bizarre behavior. The revelation that Rex was a former drug detection dog, and his strange reactions to Zoe, had seeded doubts in George’s mind. “Are you involved in something illegal, Zoe?” George’s voice trembled with a blend of anger and disbelief.
One of the police officers interjected, “Ma’am, is there something you’d like to tell us?”
Zoe, hurt and angry, couldn’t believe George’s accusations. She felt betrayed. “So, you invade my privacy and accuse me of being a criminal based on a dog’s behavior and a text message?”, she said, her voice heavy with emotion. Overwhelmed, Zoe sat down. She needed to clear the air. “Alright, George, here’s the truth since you’ve made such a scene”, she said, anger and pain mixing in her voice.