Going with it
This man was not Lena’s late spouse, but what if he had an ulterior motive that Lena missed since she was so focused on him? His being her late husband couldn’t be the sole reason he was acting this way.
“Come on, Lena. “I believe you,” Stacy eventually responded. “He’s acting strangely, but why?””
Asking him directly
Stacy’s response pleasantly surprised Lena. She never expected her to acquiesce so quickly, knowing how insane she sounded. But she was relieved to hear it because it meant she wasn’t alone any longer.
Lena advised asking the man personally. She was tired of circling the wagons.