Question

Read the passage. We were glad that she had made a friend. We weren’t sure about the offhand attitude in which she ditched the presentation and us! Besides, where was this trail, and just how safe was it? Which word or phrase provides a transition between the second and third sentences?

Answer 1

 i think you should use however 

Answer 2

the 100% promised correct answer is....

Besides

I promise you this is correct because i am taking an online class and this is marked correct.

I wouldn't let you down.