Raegan felt proud of her contribution.
She hoped her actions could prevent others from being ripped off.
âAlso, that lady had run away, but I caught her on my dashcam.
The videoâs pretty clear.
It might help you guys out,â Raegan added.
âThanks,â the officer replied.
Once the police had left, Stefan gave Raegan a thumbs-up.
âYou really handled that well,â he said.
Raegan smiled.
âWhat brings you here?â she inquired.
âs BunnyBookery âI just finished a seminar.
Iâm heading back to downtown Stefan glanced at the flat tire of Raeganâs car, barely attached.
âWhere are you off to? I can give you a Lift.
â
Raegan waved off the suggestion.
âNo, thanks.
Iâve already called for a ride.
â
Stefan nodded.
âAlright.
Iâll stay with you until your ride arrives.
â
Raegan thought that was a good idea.
After the recent struggle, she didnât Like the idea of waiting alone.
However, as time passed, her ride was still nowhere in sight.
Raegan realized her phone screen was cracked beyond repair, and when she tried turning it on, all she got was a blank screen.
She used Stefanâs phone to call her driver.
The driver clarified that a misunderstanding caused by a miscommunication over the phone led him to a different location.
He had attempted to contact Raegan, but since her phone wasnât working, he began to worry.
Raegan asked where the driver was now, and found out he was quite far away.
Seeing Raeganâs growing concern, Stefan gestured to her.
âIâll take you.
â
Realizing she couldnât wait any longer, Raegan nodded.
Then, she dialed the driver and provided the new pick-up location, instructing to bring her flat-tire car back.
Raegan took the black duffel bag from her car and turned to Stefan.
âSorry to bug you.
â
Stefan laughed softly, saying, âIâm done for the day.
â
On the road, Raegan gave Stefan an address.
Driving down a deserted road, she asked him to stop.
âIt wonât take long,â she assured Stefan.
The advice from Nicole, to keep things secret, lingered in Raeganâs mind.
Thus, she didnât tell Stefan exactly what she was going to do, despite their closeness.
Stefan didnât question her.
He simply offered her his backup phone.
âLet me know if you need help.
â
Raegan responded with a grateful nod.
Raegan took a turn down a side street, led by Nicoleâs directions to a brick-red building hidden at the alleyâs end.
Its hidden location surprised her as she got closer.
As Raegan reached the entrance, the sound of a childâs cries broke out from inside.