Chapter 75. Tick-Tock

The clock is ticking. Lara’s gaze has been drifting from her wristwatch to the steering and vice versa. Thirty minutes have passed, and still no sign of Kim. Could this be a trap? Is Kim trying to keep her for the police to find?

These questions keep trailing her thoughts as she taps her legs uncontrollably. Her tears have dried up and she is only left wondering what could be wrong with her life. Why is it that when things are just about to get good, something happens and ends up spiraling her out of control?

She glares around in search of Kim, but still, nothing. Should she go now? She presses the start button and the car engine roars to life, the headlamps coming on. The radio begins to blab as well.

“Reports coming from the City Square reports that there has been an incident in one of the biggest firms within the streets. At the moment we cannot confirm which firm or what exactly the case is but we shall keep you updated as the story unfolds. Take note that this