It was just a small favor.
Suddenly, it was just the two of them left in the car. Bonnie wasn't particularly bothered; she leaned against the window, watching Victor help the stranded tourists shovel snow.
Lawrence quietly observed Bonnie through the rearview mirror. After a few seconds, he abruptly lowered his head and opened his door. "Stay in your seat. I'm going out to help. It's... it's freezing out there."
Bonnie blinked in surprise. Before she could react, the man was already out of the car. His gait was deliberate, almost shuffling, and his back wasn't straight—he was slightly hunched over.
Against the stark white snow, his all-black figure looked tall and lean.
And yet, there was still that inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Bonnie pressed her lips together, watching Victor and her rideshare companion help the tourists clear the snow. They tried to push the SUV, but the young driver was inexperienced and panicked, failing to maneuver it out.
Victor secured the tow rope and went back to reposition their car. Bonnie watched as the silent, mysterious man climbed into the driver's seat of the orange beast.
Through the windshield, it was obvious his driving skills were top-notch. His movements were steady, and he coordinated perfectly with Victor.
Within moments, they managed to haul the heavy orange SUV out of the snow and back onto the main road.
The tourists showered him with effusive thanks. He merely gave a stiff nod before dragging his heavy body back to their car. He climbed in without a single word.
Victor was used to all kinds of passengers. "You've got some skills behind the wheel, man. That patch is pure ice. Honestly, even without the tow rope, it looked like you could have gotten it out yourself."
Lawrence remained silent. His hands were trembling slightly, and he pressed them firmly against his thighs. Behind the dark lenses of his sunglasses, a flash of agony swept through his eyes.
While pushing the car earlier, the panicked kid behind the wheel had hit the gas too hard. The heavy vehicle had slid backward, slamming into Lawrence's shin. Though it wasn't broken, the pain was blinding.

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