Despite all the commotion, Mallory chose not to inform Josie about the situation, believing that it was up to Josie to decide whether she wanted to know or not. When she regained consciousness, she didn't even look at Mark.

On the day Mark woke up, Josie arranged for his discharge from the hospital. She instructed Mallory to keep a close eye on Justin's movements and then left alone, refusing anyone's company.

In the early morning streets, the air carried the scent of a recently passed water truck. Josie touched her bare arm, the breeze rustling her long hair, which she impatiently pushed back.

Her wrist still hurt when pressure was applied.

Unpleasant memories of that day flooded back to her. When Mark looked at her with such intense hostility, he truly saw her as the most detestable person in the world.

She gently touched her dry eyes and found a nearby pharmacy. She bought a face mask that covered her entire face. Only then did her heart, which had been in her throat, finally calm down. She felt a sense of security and belonging.

Someone brushed past her, asking, "Hello, do you have any birth control pills?"

"Which one do you want?" asked the cashier.

"Yasmin."

man's voice sounded youthful. Subconsciously, Josie turned around, catching a glimpse of a tall, slender figure.

recovery. Meanwhile, she submitted her resume to

traveled between the

matter from Morgan, and no one else

crowded. She was probably the only woman in the field of architectural design. As

her, wearing a tie, said, "Are you nervous? I'm a bit

still, seemingly unable to understand him. "What

for a moment, finding the woman's demeanor truly

She took one out and placed it in her mouth, attempting to light it three times without success. Frustrated, she forcefully flicked her

began to waft upward, providing solace to

the stairwell for a smoke to satisfy her cravings,

the conversation would

you think

the corner downstairs. Josie couldn't see the speakers,

ideas are good, but her hand seems unsteady while

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