Advice
Jennifer explained that the detective she mentioned wasn’t just some name she pulled from the internet. He had a solid reputation and had successfully helped her aunt uncover the truth about a cheating spouse. Jennifer trusted him, and she believed Emma needed clarity more than anything right now. But Emma wasn’t convinced. To her, hiring a private investigator felt like jumping too far ahead.
Emma laughed nervously and tried to downplay the idea. It all felt too dramatic, too serious. She told Jennifer she wasn’t ready to cross that line. But Jennifer wasn’t giving up that easily. Without saying much more, she slipped the card into Emma’s purse before they said goodbye. It was her way of saying, “You’ll know when it’s time.” Emma walked away uncertain, unsure if she’d ever make that call—but now, the option was there.
