Carrying on despite illness
He chooses to carry on, even when his physical condition worsens. Mark was aware of the dangers, but the need to discover the truth drove him on. Every move was a challenge; headaches and dizziness almost prevented him from continuing. Disregarding Emily’s pleas to seek medical help, he continued his research with grim resolution. Time was running out and he felt the burden of every hour that passed.
Carrying On Despite Illness
Confronting a stranger
His desperation makes him confront one of the strangers Emily met, asking for an explanation. Mark followed the trail of another encounter between Emily and an unidentified man one night. Waiting until Emily was out of earshot, he suddenly approached the stranger. What’s going on between you and your wife? Mark’s voice was firm but urgent. The visitor looked surprised, evidently unprepared for such a direct confrontation. Mark was aware that he couldn’t back down at the moment.
Confronting a Stranger
