Rising tension in the room
The tension in the room rose as the officer remained calm and continued questioning. Daryl’s father paced back and forth, his patience wearing thin.
“How long will this take?” he demanded. The officer’s calm demeanor contrasted sharply with the growing agitation in the room. “
We need to verify everything,” the officer said, his voice steady. Daryl glanced at his father, feeling a mix of hope and dread as the investigation dragged on.