Jess sat in her classroom, her mind only half-engaged with the lesson as she muttered to herself, “Where is she going?” The question hung in the air, unnoticed by her teacher but keenly picked up by Amber, who was listening intently from her seat nearby.
As soon as the school day ended, Jess wasted no time. She hurried out of the classroom, determination etched on her face. She flagged down a taxi and instructed the driver to take her in the direction she had seen Lena heading earlier. The ride was tense and silent, with Jess nervously glancing at her phone for guidance.
The taxi driver eventually stopped at the edge of a nature reserve, turning to Jess with an apologetic look. “This is as far as I can take you, Miss.”
Jess nodded, paying the fare quickly before stepping out of the vehi
