Eva

Just as I was starting to panic, a voice called out, "Eva, wait! What's going on? Why are you running away?"

I swallowed hard and slowly turned to face the car. My eyes widened as I saw Toby's head popping out of the car's window, looking all worried.

"My goodness!" I heaved a sigh of relief, my heart calming down.

Toby pulled up beside me again, his brows furrowed with concern. "Why were you running? What happened?"

I hesitated, then shook my head. "Never mind."

Toby's expression turned gentle. "You can tell me, please. You acted so strange back there. Is everything alright?"

My eyes fluttered closed as I...