Given a Second Chance

With Mary’s potential need in mind, Steven reluctantly switched his phone back on, only to be met with another call from the specialist. Assurances of good intentions calmed his nerves as the specialist proposed a second visit. Tempted by the chance to uncover the mystery, he agreed to meet, putting aside his doubts.

With resolve, Steven committed to confronting the situation head-on, ready to tackle the unknown. As he set out for the store, he knew that delaying further would only prolong the uncertainty, driving him to seek closure sooner rather than later. At that moment, his visit to the specialist took a chilling turn.