“Ma’am, do you know her?” the officer asked again, leaning the phone closer to my face. I couldn’t find my tongue as I glanced anywhere but the screen. I knew I must look suspicious, but the way the officer looked at me felt like he could see right through me. I chuckled nervously and shook my head.“I don’t know her, officer,” I said softly, lowering my gaze to the steering wheel. The officer didn’t speak for a minute. I could feel his stern gaze piercing me, invading my entire being, dragging me toward some mental abyss.After a moment, he straightened and sighed. I glanced at him from the side. He signaled to his colleagues, who nodded and motioned for my car to move forward. My grip tightened on the wheel, and I swallowed the lump in my throat.“You can go forward, Ma’am. But make sure you get home safely,” he said firmly. I nodded and gave him a grin, one I knew must have been discomfiting to see.“Thank you, officer, for your service. Please take care of yourselves out here,” I s
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