mr davis’ assurance
Mr. Davis, the investigator, welcomed me to the café and promised to handle the case with discretion. With palpable assurance, he explained that he had years of experience in this type of investigation. “Don’t worry,” he said, taking a photo of my grandchildren. “I’ll get to the bottom of this for you.” His words ignited a glimmer of hope in me, but the wait plunged me into growing anxiety, leaving me hanging on the conclusions he might bring.

Mr. Davis’ assurance
immersing yourself in leisure
While awaiting Mr. Davis’ conclusions, I tried to escape into my leisure time. Gardening, baking and reading occupied my days, but my mind kept returning to the enigma of my grandchildren’s absence. Although these activities offered me comfort, however fleeting, nothing could soothe the torment that consumed me. The clock seemed to stretch on endlessly, each minute turning into an eternity as I waited, with growing impatience, for answers to my questions.

Plunging Into Leisure