While Sigourney and Theodore were tirelessly working to clear her name,
A phone call came through,
One that could almost be called a lifeline.
"Hello, is this the number for Mrs. Nichols?"
A deep, steady male voice sounded on the other end, carrying an air of authority.
Sigourney froze for a moment, feeling the tone was vaguely familiar, though she couldn't immediately place it.
"Yes, I'm Sigourney. And you are...?"
She responded politely, hearing the faint exhale of relief from the caller.
"Hello, Mrs. Nichols. I'm the mayor of City Z."
"Recently, I've been away on business in a neighboring city, which is why I've only just learned about the charity scandal involving you."
The mayor repeatedly apologized for not reaching out to Sigourney sooner.
Sigourney, in turn, assured him
