A Hasty Explanation
Madelyn hurried by me with a distressed expression before I could comprehend what I had witnessed. “Oh, don’t worry about that,” she hurriedly said. I hardly had chance to ask any questions because she spoke so quickly when she said, “It was just a delivery guy, dropped something off real quick.” I tried to reassure myself that everything was fine as I stood there and watched her walk about the kitchen.

A Hasty Explanation
Lingering Doubts
A persistent voice in the back of my mind continued to doubt the circumstances, even after Madelyn’s explanation. I made an effort to dismiss it, telling myself it was unimportant. But every time I considered how that guy vanished, I felt uneasy once more. She was always so efficient and courteous that it seemed foolish to doubt her. But I couldn’t let it go for some reason.

Lingering Doubts