Chapter 87 A Friend In Need

• The night air rushed past Edwin as he sped through the city streets, his heart pounding in sync with the urgent rhythm of his car's engine. His fingers drummed nervously on the steering wheel, alternating between gripping it tightly and reaching for his phone to dial Kimberly's number for the umpteenth time. Each unanswered ring sent a fresh wave of panic through him.
• "Come on, Kim," Edwin muttered through gritted teeth, his foot pressing harder on the accelerator. The cityscape blurred past his windows, a kaleidoscope of neon lights and shadows.
• Meanwhile, in his modestly furnished apartment, Kimberly found himself trapped in a nightmare he thought he'd left behind. The air was thick with tension and the acrid smell of alcohol that seemed to seep from his father's pores.