Peter thanked her politely and headed to his car, but her warning weighed heavily on his mind. Was he being naïve? Could Natalie be hiding something? Shaking his head, he muttered, “I can’t jump to conclusions just because of a rumor.” Still, the unease crept back.
As he drove to work, Peter tried to focus on the day ahead. He couldn’t confront Natalie based on hearsay, nor could he let fear dictate his decisions. Yet, the doubt Mrs. Henderson had planted gnawed at him, leaving him troubled and distracted as he parked at the office.