Jacob’s curiosity was immediately piqued as he slowed down, peering through the windshield to get a clearer view of the figure. The hitchhiker was a young woman, likely in her early twenties. She had long, dark hair that flowed down her back in gentle waves.
Her attire was simple but distinctive—a floral dress paired with a denim jacket. Her face was partly hidden behind a pair of oversized sunglasses, adding an air of mystery to her appearance. Despite her casual outfit, there was something about the way she stood—an aura of fragility and vulnerability—that stirred Jacob’s protective instincts.