Chapter 3: Rising Action
As Alex led Mrs. Thompson into the kitchen, he noticed a faint sheen of sweat glistening on her forehead. Her hands trembled slightly, betraying her nervousness. He could sense her growing unease as they talked, and he smiled confidently, reveling in her discomfort.
Slowly, Alex began to guide the conversation towards the topic he had come for, carefully weaving his words to entice her curiosity. "I wonder, Mrs. Thompson, have you ever questioned your own behavior during our time together?