There was a pause as John processed her words. “Alright, let’s take this one step at a time. Can you bring the papers in tomorrow morning?” he asked pragmatically. “Yes, I’ll bring everything,” Matilda replied, her resolve building. “I need to know what my options are.”
“Of course, Matilda. I’m here to help you through this,” John assured her. “First thing tomorrow, we’ll start untangling this mess.” Matilda nodded, though he couldn’t see. “Thank you, John,” she whispered, her voice steadier. She hung up, feeling slightly less alone.