as I recounted the details to the operator. I could hardly believe what I was saying, but the evidence was too overwhelming to ignore. The operator assured me that a patrol car would arrive shortly, and I was instructed to wait outside for the officers.
As I stood on the porch, the cool evening air did little to calm my nerves. My mind raced with possibilities, each more alarming than the last. Was Daniela in danger? Was there truly a stranger lurking within our home? The minutes stretched into an eternity, each second ticking by with agonizing slowness.
