Scared of his reaction
Even though she understood deep down that none of it was her fault, a lingering sense of shame clung to her, and speaking it all out loud felt strangely uncomfortable. She feared the doctor might yell at her or refuse to help entirely—but none of that happened.
Scared Of His Reaction
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Calling the police
With a serious expression, he looked at her and said, “I need to call the police about this, okay?”—and Emma nodded. She knew the police could help her even more, but the thought of having to repeat her entire story to yet another group of strangers was something she wasn’t looking forward to.
Calling The Police
