C9 Love and legacy

Chapter nine:

The sun blazed high above the horizon, casting a golden glow over the alley as Courtney navigated her car through the winding road.

Her phone beeped again, and she bit her lip, anxiety creeping up her spine. She was already running late.

"Are you trapped in a traffic or what?" Becca's voice echoed from the phone, laced with a hint of concern