CHAPTER 12

RUN AWAY

Jessica decided to go to Chelsea's house. Jessica's two closest friends are Chelsea and Beryl. Because Beryl was in Singapore for her college registration, Jessica chose to go to Chelsea's house.

“So, you ran away because you didn't want to marry him?” Chelsea asked after she heard the story from Jessica. She poured a glass of orange juice. She also put ice cubes into it. She made her friend's favorite drink.

“No, you know, I still have a lot of desires that I haven't had time to strive for," Jessica looked ahead with a look of despair.

“How much money do you need to return that...