Analyzing the Notes
Determined to find answers, Karen dove back into her extensive notes, scrutinizing each detail for patterns among the people Rufus had rejected. She flipped through pages carefully, revisiting every observation with renewed focus. Together with Mike, she highlighted interactions that seemed unusual or significant, searching for clues hidden in Rufus’s subtle cues. Their anticipation grew with each note, each highlighted moment fueling the hope that they might finally uncover the pattern explaining his mysterious behavior.
Analyzing The Notes
A Startling Discovery
Karen’s heart leapt when she noticed a critical detail: every rejection coincided with Rufus showing signs of unease around certain visitors. It was a revelation that electrified her with excitement. “It’s as if he hesitated for a reason,” she exclaimed to Mike, who immediately understood the significance. For the first time, it became clear that Rufus wasn’t merely cautious or stubborn—he was reacting to something specific, something about those individuals that made him uncomfortable. This discovery felt like the first true breakthrough in the long, puzzling mystery.
A Startling Discovery
