Devising A New Plan
Crushed by the lack of police action, we took a moment to regroup. “We need to respect her autonomy but still protect her,” Mike said, determination steeling his voice.
I nodded, my thoughts mirroring his. “Maybe we can find a way that won’t push her away,” I suggested.
Hope flickered as we brainstormed ways to reach out, gently and subtly, finding a way back into her life without setting off alarms.