Trapped in the Heat
"Mom, I love you! Come back soon, okay? We'll go to the amusement park and surprise Dad."
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The car scraped against the guardrail with a loud bang. My heart pounded, but I did not stop to check the damage. My speed did not decrease. My phone rang again, and it was Charles.
I answered, my voice trembling, "Charles, where are you? Where's Sally?"
"She's in the car!" he snapped. "Why are you tracking me? What's the big deal?"
"Charles, listen to me. You need to get her out now!" I pleaded.