Corinne was elated. ‘I can shake Lucas off once I get to the subway station!’ she thought.

After looking left and right for any incoming cars, Corinne stepped onto the crosswalk and sped up so she could get away from Lucas.

Just as she was about to reach the other side, a car heading straight for her suddenly appeared out of nowhere! She had no time to react!

Before it was too late, Lucas threw himself onto her.

Wanting to make sure Corinne’s baby would not get crushed, Lucas turned Corinne around when they fell so she would fall on top of him. At that moment, only the sound of the car tires screeching and the muffled thud of Lucas hitting the ground could be heard. It was a dangerously close call!

The first thing Corinne did after she recovered from her shock was to mentally note down the details of the car that nearly hit them. It was a gray van with the car plate number XXXXX.

After that, she looked down at Lucas. “Mister Lucas, are you okay?” she asked as she got up.

hurt but to lightly pat

his gesture. He seemed to be more worried about her than himself. She bent

her gesture. With her help, he slowly stood up while making sure

little detail. “Did

“It’s nothing. I’m

a little disconcerted. She

his injured foot seriously. He limped forward and flagged down a taxi.

for a few seconds. She then

Holdens’ address, but Corinne immediately changed the destination. “Mister, please drive us to the nearest

her. “I’m fine. There’s no need to go

frowned and kept her eyes fixed ahead. “It’s best to have your foot checked. I really don’t want to owe

anything. In fact, I’m the one who owes you. I

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