As they ate, Natalie began to open up more about her circumstances. “We’ve been on the streets for weeks now,” she admitted. “I lost my job when the company downsized, and it’s been impossible to find work since.” Her voice cracked, but she quickly regained composure, her dignity intact.
Peter listened, his emotions in turmoil. Sympathy tugged at him as he imagined the hardship she had endured. Yet, a part of him couldn’t shake his discomfort. Leaving them in his garage while he spent the day at the office made him uneasy. What if something went wrong?