Preparing for the truth
The ringtone echoed in the silence, each buzz a reminder of the weight of his decision. Carter steeled himself for the conversation with the police, knowing he would need to explain the brief encounter with Avery and the lasting impression she had left on him.
He mentally rehearsed the words he would use, hoping to offer some clue, some small detail that could help them find her and bring her home safely. The pressure of the moment hung heavy on him as he prepared to make the call.
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