She hadn't expected to encounter such a sordid situation again today. Mia sighed helplessly. At school, although some male teachers occasionally took advantage of her, they were at least somewhat restrained. Outside of school, however, things were a lot more complicated. Just a few days ago, she heard about a newlywed woman who was raped while going to the restroom at night, and the assailant was still at large, which brought widespread fear among the local women.
But how could she resolve her current predicament? Mia Wilson's legs were growing tired from standing, yet she still hadn't seen anyone she knew pass by. This was partly her fault; she was too aloof and had few friends at school. She thought to herself that if no one came in the next few minutes, she would have to go back to the supermarket.
