sliver of hope
I left the office feeling a tiny bit better, gripping the representative’s promises like a lifeline. His assurance to look into the matter personally and review the security footage gave me a small sliver of hope.
As I exited the sleek building, the sun’s warmth didn’t quite reach me. The wait for a follow-up call began, filled with a mix of hope and lingering anxiety, but I wasn’t ready to give up yet.