Worried But Determined
I said to Jake as I hung up, “We know more now, but we need concrete proof.” He agreed, looking just as concerned. “We can’t just go up to him just yet.” There was no space for error, but the more we collected, the closer we became. We must be airtight. You want to get off, but you have to see where the trip ends. It was similar to a rollercoaster. We were more determined than ever to expose Tom’s whole plan.
Worried But Determined
Testing The Waters
I did my best not to draw attention to myself while Mom and I were eating lunch. How is everything going for Tom, then? I asked nonchalantly as I prodded my salad. “Oh, he’s amazing, really,” Mom said with a smile, obviously enchanted by him. I continued to question, subtly implying, “He’s been busy, right? but abruptly shifted the topic. She had a deep faith in Tom, but I was more powerful. I was aware that I had to be prepared to defend what was mine.
Testing The Waters
