C99 The threat

The drive home felt uncomfortably silent as the couple stared out through the tinted windows, each lost in their own thoughts. Despite the simmering tension, neither spoke.

Abruptly, a phone rang, shattering the quiet. Mia's hand delved into her pocket, and as her eyes met the caller ID, her heart skipped a beat. What awaited her this time?

Shawn noticed his wife's body tense beside him