Chapter 2: Building Tension
But fear paralyzed John's limbs; he could hardly imagine facing her alone, let alone with Lisa by his side. Still, he knew that he couldn't continue living like this – trapped in a web of deceit and shame. So, after much deliberation, John steeled himself and dialed Diamond's number.
She answered on the third ring, her voice dripping with arrogance and disdain. "Well, well, well," she drawled when she heard who was calling.