Despite His Best Effort
At this juncture, Mike felt a sense of helplessness as Taylor retreated to her room, likely to shed tears. Despite his best efforts, even taking a day off from work to be with her failed to alleviate the situation.
Realizing the urgency of the matter, Mike knew he had to come up with a viable solution. His daughter was clearly in desperate need of help, and delaying the resolution only increased the risk of the situation worsening. In the interim, he racked his brain for a way to assist her. Just as he felt he was close to a breakthrough, a call from school the next day revealed that she had finally reached a breaking point.