Chapter 35: Driving Skills
At home, Coral’s family shivered in terror.
Simultaneously, Miles was hurling towards Coral’s residence in a taxi that felt all too slow for his needs.
“Can you speed up?” His voice wavered, anxiety creeping into his tone.
“Do I seem ignorant of the city’s speed regulations? Cameras lurk at every corner. Breaking the limit attracts penalties,” retorted the taxi driver, focused firmly on the road. “I’m pushing as fast as I can without crossing any lines. Unless you can fly, we’re not going any quicker.”
“I feel like I could outpace this on foot,” Miles grumbled.
“Look here, I’ve been behind the wheel for over twenty years. My driving’s as steady as a rock. Do you see anyone overtaking us?” The driver’s voice resonated with both defensiveness and pride.
Estimating the taxi’s sluggish speed, Miles figured that they might arrive at Coral’s too late to change anything.
Could he rescue them?
The outlook seemed grim.