Which sentence provides an indirect clue that suggests an internal conflict?

While Jay waited to hear news of his father, he paced back and forth, refusing to sit down.

Lyle knew that few in town agreed with him, but he was still determined to voice his concerns.

Jerome realized that Rita was mad at him; now all he had to do was figure out why.

Hilda couldn’t believe the damage the storm had caused, but she was certain they could fix it.

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The sentence that provides an indirect clue suggesting an internal conflict is:

"Jerome realized that Rita was mad at him; now all he had to do was figure out why."

This sentence hints at Jerome's internal struggle as he grapples with understanding the cause of Rita's anger, indicating a conflict within himself regarding his relationship with her.