The manager, however, was truly wrongly accused. He had no objections to Mabel’s suggestions, and softly addressed Ms. Walker, “Ms. Walker, could you tell me when you encountered any suspicious individuals? I’ll have them check the surveillance footage immediately. It’ll be helpful when the police arrive.”
But the manager’s inquiry only irked Mabel further, and she raised her hand as if to strike him. The manager instinctively ducked.
Regina, meanwhile, felt a fresh wave of panic. The dress she had worn last night was hardly presentable. She quickly waved her hands and said to Mabel, “Mabel, this really isn’t the manager’s fault. I’ll explain everything later.”
Mabel, however, didn’t believe Regina’s explanation, and her anger intensified. “Regina, don’t be afraid of this person. If the
