Which stage direction from part one of Trifles best adds to the suspenseful tone?

The direction in D says that Mrs. Peters starts to speak, then stops when footsteps are heard overhead and continues in a low voice. The unexpected sound and her hushed reaction make the moment feel tense and suspenseful. The other directions describe ordinary speech or actions without creating the same sense of danger or anticipation.

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