carla’s assurance
As fear gripped me, Carla assured she was close to finding out why Mark apologized and what immediate threats existed.
“We’re piecing it together,” she said softly, scribbling notes in her pad. “This is a complex situation, but we’re getting there.” Her calm demeanor gave me a small measure of comfort.
Despite the growing danger, I felt a bit more hopeful knowing Carla was determined to uncover the truth.