A step forward
Though the reimbursement wasn’t the full amount, it felt like a significant step forward. The preliminary sum was a gesture of goodwill, indicating that the bank was finally starting to take my ordeal seriously.
My grandson and I discussed the situation over dinner that evening, feeling cautiously optimistic. “This is progress, Grandma,”
he said, his eyes showing a spark of hope. For the first time in weeks, I felt a bit lighter.