As Paul left the house, Melissa gave him a few minutes’ head start before quietly slipping out and getting into her car. Her heart pounded as she tailed him cautiously, determined not to lose him this time.
She kept a safe distance, navigating through the morning traffic with a laser focus, making sure not to let any vehicles come between them for too long. When Paul eventually turned off the main road and headed towards the forest, Melissa’s pulse quickened.