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The heat was intense, and I could see Caleb\u2019s cheeks reddening under the sun. Fear threatened to paralyze me, but I pushed it aside, scanning for anyone who could help. Just then, a car pulled over. A woman with curly hair stepped out, concern etched across her face. \u201cAre you okay?\u201d she called, keeping her distance but ready to act.<\/p>\n<p>I nodded shakily. \u201cMy husband\u2026 he just left us. I don\u2019t have my phone.\u201d Her eyes widened, and she quickly motioned us over. \u201cGet in, I\u2019ll take you to the nearest gas station. We can call for help there.\u201d Gratefully, I guided Caleb to her car. Relief washed over me as we drove away from the highway.<\/p>\n<p>At the gas station, the woman\u2014Linda\u2014helped me contact the police. As I recounted the morning\u2019s events, shock gave way to anger. How could Brian abandon us like this? Linda stayed with us, her kindness easing the tension. 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