C23 Ordinary Life

Ahead, a motorcyclist sped by. Her wallet, containing her freshly received paycheck, a month's living expenses, and food money, was gone. The thought of it made her spring to her feet to give chase, but her ankle was still sore, and her work shoes weren't helping, making every step painful.

"Stop! Thief! Someone help!" she shouted, but no one stepped in to assist