Which statement expresses why the author most likely includes the last sentence in the passage?

A. To foreshadow that Clarence will in fact run into one of the women in the house.
B. To show that Clarence is relieved that he will not have to confront Don Mariano.
C. To characterize Clarence as an extremely shy person who avoids most interaction.
D. To slow down the pace of the narrative by revealing Clarence’s internal monologue.

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