Emily's POV

“Days like this made me seriously wanna consider drugs.” I said in an undertone.

“I'm sorry.” She apologized again, looking down at her feet. “I had no choice. They singled me out of the scampering crowd. It was two hefty men, I wasn't rough handled, but they gave the impression that I could be, depending on how much I cooperate with them.” Freda’s voice was low and shaky.

“It would be unfair if I said it was all you.” I sighed. “I've been running away from a life that's faster than I could ever be.”

“I'm sorry.” She apologised again.

“Come on! Don't do that. It's not even...