A scene from a video I had once seen played vividly in my mind, wrapping me in a suffocating sense of apprehension.

My voice faltered as I asked, “Did the accident happen because the brakes malfunctioned?”

Tessa pursed her lips tightly. “I’m not entirely sure. Even the driver passed away at the scene, and the car was completely totaled. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear.”

“Not even Ethan knows?” I pressed, remembering how emotional he had been ...