As Joe was stabilised and carefully placed on a stretcher, the atmosphere around the scene began to shift. The commotion of the crowd settled into a quieter murmur of concern and admiration for the paramedics’ efforts.
The sudden arrival of Joe’s family added a new layer of emotion to the scene. His wife, Emily, arrived with a look of panic that quickly transformed into profound relief as she took in the sight of her husband being cared for. Emily approached Sophia, her eyes red and glistening with a mixture of tears and gratitude.