Paul’s unannounced arrival
Paul’s arrival was sudden and unexpected, his familiar yet serious face catching me off guard. Without waiting for permission, he stepped inside and said, “Sarah, we need to talk.” There was something both unsettling and strangely reassuring about his presence. Swallowing my nerves, I asked, “What do you know, Paul?” But he wouldn’t meet my eyes, weighed down by the secret he was about to reveal.
Paul’s Unannounced Arrival
Mark’s protection
Paul repeated that Mark had tried to shield us from something dangerous but refused to be specific. “Mark was caught up in some serious stuff, Sarah. He always wanted to keep you and the kids safe,” Paul said carefully, his words heavy with unspoken meaning. I pressed, “What kind of danger?” but he just shook his head. “I can’t go into details, but you need to trust me,” he said, leaving my mind swirling with anxious questions and fears.
Mark’s Protection
