Chapter 462

A car accident—my worst nightmare. I never thought I'd experience it firsthand. The feeling of desperation was overwhelming, and I couldn't help but think of my parents. They must have felt the same way when they were in a similar situation. No, they must have felt even more desperate, since they had suffered fatal injuries. My mind was a jumble of thoughts, but Brandon's soothing voice on the phone helped calm me down. "Mae, stay calm! Help is on the way. I'll be there soon." He kept reassuring me, trying to get me to move and get out of the car. But no matter how hard I tried, the doors wouldn't budge. "Don't move, it hurts." Chris groaned, his voice barely above a whisper. I froze, not daring to move or even speak. "Mae, why aren't you talking? Are you okay?" Brandon asked, concern evident in his voice. "I'm fine," I whispered back. "Check if the car is on fire or if you smell gasoline," he instructed. My heart skipped a beat at the thought. If that was the situation, I w