overhearing the conversation
Tom squeezed himself against the side of the house, his ears straining. He could hear Mark and his companion conversing inside. “The night Max was buried,” Mark explained. Tom’s heart hammered in his chest as he attempted to hear more clearly. They talked about what transpired that night, with each syllable providing more information. “There’s more to this story,” Tom thought, clinging to their every word.
Overhearing The Conversation
a deceptive appearance
Tom recognized Max’s appearance that night had been deceptive after piecing together the conversations he overheard. “It wasn’t what it seemed,” Mark’s pal had stated. Tom’s thoughts raced with possibilities. “What really happened to Max?” he asked. Tom was overwhelmed with both optimism and confusion as he realized Max’s death was not clear. He realized he had to delve further to figure out what was going on.
A Deceptive Appearance
