The silence that followed was heavy, filled with the weight of something unspoken. The girl’s voice was barely a whisper when she replied, “I’m really hungry. I just want a pizza.”
Susan exhaled deeply, her patience fraying as she prepared to end the call. Yet, something in the girl’s persistent, urgent tone caught her attention, compelling her to pause. “Alright, sweetie, but you need to hang up now. Remember, 911 is for emergencies only.”