Jeff Slipping Away
Ultimately, he managed to swiftly conceal himself behind an object, narrowly eluding detection as the soldiers returned. Overhearing their conversation, one of the men confessed to the other, “I genuinely believed I had caught them, Dereck.” Dereck’s response echoed with frustration, “I explicitly instructed you to remain inside the room with her, you imbecile.” Determined to take action, Dereck asserted, “I’m locking you inside with her, and once I locate the intruders, I’ll return for you.” Firm in his decision, he reiterated, “I am locking you inside with her.”