Chapter 18 Kid 2

worry stems from what happened. “= ~An hour ago~ Liam drove Jamie and Jeff to a nearby.

sandwich shop as the sun was city emitting a warm glow over the city.

As they walked in, Jeff received a ‘message from an unknown number.

His entire body stiffened as he stopped in mid-stride upon seeing the contents.

"Guys, I will wait for you at the car. Jeff said, "Just got a message," and left before they could respond.

Leaning against his car while he awaited his friends, "Kid" Jeff read out the message.

Despite its briefness, Jeff understodd the meaning of the message. If it's what he is thinking, does it mean the man is back? Jeff was excited at first, but as the minutes passed, his excitement gave way to a gentle anticipation. He had been lost in his own thoughts, blissfully unaware of the world around him.

and the distant hum of traffic

as he realized what was happening, his eyes widened

speed. A wave of panic shot through his body. Time seemed to slow to a crawl as he tried to

just in the nick

his arm, the force almost mocking him of

the road, Jeff caughta glimpse of the driver. A look of sheer panic painted

him returned to normal, but Jeff's racing heart and shallow breaths were evidence of the shock he had just

up gradually and tried to slow down his racing thoughts

‘momentarily. He gingerly lifted his leg, inspecting it to find a twisted ankle

chaos died down, Jamie and Liam returned, oblivious to the life-

their absence. Seeing Jeff clutching" his ankle, they show

asked.

hit

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