Chapter 4

Aria POV

The next morning, Julian, uncharacteristically, rushed back and insisted on driving me to work.

I found it a bit odd, but didn't refuse.

Just as the car turned a corner, we saw a small car hit an elderly man, then speed away.

Julian instinctively slammed on the brakes and was about to open the door when I reached out to stop him. "Call emergency services first."

It was a professional reflex. I immediately checked that the dashcam was recording, then pushed open my door and got out.

I hadn't taken two steps when Julian suddenly called out to…