C818 Leaving

Eight-year-old Shen Di had to walk to school by herself. One snowy day, a thick layer of snow covered the bridge. The path was slippery, and little Shen was too scared to cross. The river below roared like a beast, threatening to swallow her whole. But she had to get to school, so she braced herself and started across. Clutching the bridge railing, she inched forward