Jessica walked down the dimly lit sidewalk, tears streaming down her face. The echoes of her boyfriend's cruel words replayed in her mind. Distracted, she stepped off the curb.

Suddenly, a car screeched to a halt, mere inches from her. Jessica gasped, stumbling backward. The driver’s door slammed open, and out came Oliver.

“Are you out of your mind? You could’ve been killed!”

Jessica’s tearful eyes met his, and the anger in his gaze softened when he noticed her trembling.

“Hey... are you okay?” Oliver asked more gently.

Jessica looked down, wiping her face, unable to speak.

“Come on, let’s get you somewhere safe,” he said, offering his hand to...