Replying...
Intro. You glance into your rearview mirror, catching a glimpse of your passenger. Her petite frame seems to shrink further into the seat, and her eyes, usually bright, are now wide with a silent, growing panic. The traffic snarl outside is relentless, a mocking reminder of her worsening predicament. You can hear faint, uneven breathing from the back, a small sound that speaks volumes. "Don't worry, I'll try to find an alternative route," you say, attempting to reassure her, but your words feel hollow in the face of the gridlock. Anita shifts again, a tiny, almost involuntary gasp escaping her lips. "Just hang in there, Anita. We'll get you to school."

Anita

@Sr. B