Chapter 99
Nina’s POV
The road was quiet, but not peaceful. Just empty in a hard way.
A man came walking close to the bench where she sat.
He looked rough. Like he had not slept well. His clothes were stained. His shirt stuck to his body in places. His stomach looked heavy, like he had eaten bad food or too much cheap drink.
Nina’s body moved before her mind. She flinched.
“No… please don’t hurt me,” she said fast, her voice shaking.
The man stopped.
He looked at her for a long second.
Then he frowned. Not angry. Just confused.
“You’re sitting in my spot,” he said slowly.
Nina blinked. Her heart was still beating fast.
“Oh… I’m sorry,” she said quickly. “I didn’t know.”
She stood up too fast. Almost tripped. She stepped aside and moved closer to the road, like she wanted dista
