Daniel boarded the bus and quickly realized there were no seats available. With a resigned sigh, he grabbed onto the handrail and stood near the center aisle. The bus started moving, and as it traveled further, more and more passengers squeezed on at each stop. The space became so cramped it felt like a can of sardines, leaving barely any room to breathe, let alone move.
Amid the jostling crowd, a delicate figure was suddenly pushed forward, landing right in Daniel's arms.
"Evelyn?" Daniel's voice carried a note of surprise as he looked down at the woman now pressed against him. Her long, golden hair cascaded over her shoulders like a shimmering waterfall. Her delicate face was flushed from the heat and closeness of the crowd, and her bright eyes held a flicker of panic.
Hearing his voi
