seed of doubt
Nevertheless, the seed of doubt has been firmly planted, making it hard for Viktor to shake off the feeling.
As they part ways, the conversation loops in his mind. “Maybe he’s right,” Viktor thinks, but fear stifles the notion.
He walks back to his car, the weight of uncertainty pressing on his shoulders. Each step feels heavier than the last.
When he finally sits in the driver’s seat, he grips the steering wheel, trying to steady himself.