Mia’s fingers trembled as she carefully pulled out her phone, her heart pounding against her ribcage. She could sense the officer’s tension, but she was resolute. This was her only chance.
“Officer, please,” Mia began, her voice carrying a quiet authority she didn’t know she possessed. “You need to see this video. It was taken earlier tonight.”
The officer kept his weapon trained on her, but with a hesitant nod, he allowed her to proceed. The rain beat down relentlessly, mingling with the collective anxiety hanging in the air.
