Chapter 35 She's Pretty Brave

• Naomi was in the car, surrounded by the calmness of the night. The streetlights flickered, casting soft shadows inside the vehicle. She gazed out the window, trying to calm her racing thoughts. Her heart was pounding, a mix of happiness and anxiety.
• William Lawson sat beside her, a confident man dressed neatly in the suit he had just worn for dinner. His charming smile made Naomi feel at ease, but right now, it all felt overwhelming. His firm voice broke the silence.
• “Aren’t you getting out?” he asked, pulling Naomi out of her daydream.