Struggling to contain her tears, Sabrina retreated to the stairs in silence.

Gently wiping her eyes and taking a deep breath to regain her composure, she descended the stairs purposefully.

“Miss Chavez, what did the director say?" inquired the police officer.

Offering a warm smile, Sabrina replied, “I apologize. I was just on a call. Something urgent has come up, so I must leave. I'll tell you about the meeting with Galilea later.

“Alright, take care."