Chapter 232

I was shoved into the passenger seat so forcefully that I nearly smacked my head against the windshield. The man was tall, with long arms and legs, effortlessly pushing through the crowd before jumping into the driver's seat. The next moment, the engine roared to life, sounding like a beast ready to pounce, scattering the people around us as the car surged forward. Before I could process what was happening, we were tearing through the crowd and speeding off. The car weaved through traffic, veering left and right with reckless abandon. I barely managed to click my seatbelt into place before glancing over at the driver. He was wearing a black baseball cap pulled low, with a cool gray scarf wrapped tightly around his face, concealing most of his features. Oddly, he wore a short-sleeved T-shirt with jeans. This outfit looked like a fashion disaster. Once I steadied myself, I managed a weak "Thank you…" He kept one hand on the wheel and tossed a stack of tissues in my direction wit