Mixed feelings
His departure left me both determined and terrified. As the door clicked shut behind him, a storm of emotions crashed inside me. The kids sensed the change—“Mom, are we safe?” Lucy asked quietly. “Yes, sweetheart,” I said, trying to convince myself as much as her. My eyes rested on Carla’s business card, a fragile thread of hope tangled with fear. Whatever came next, I knew I had to uncover the truth—no matter the cost.
Mixed Feelings
Carla’s quick progress
The private investigator, Carla, made swift progress. Within days, she uncovered a trail of financial transactions and hidden connections. “Your husband was involved in complex dealings, including offshore accounts,” she explained, sorting through folders of documents. Each new discovery deepened the mystery surrounding Mark. “We’re getting closer to uncovering what he was really involved in,” Carla assured me. Her diligence offered a flicker of hope, though the full truth still felt just beyond reach.
Carla’s Quick Progress
