Alice got nothing in return. She took the rap but didn't receive the money that was meant to pay off her family's debt.

The culprit didn't honor their deal and her heartbroken mother had to seek help everywhere in a wheelchair.

Even her younger brother was bullied by other kids in school because of what happened.

She finally understood that she had been wrong in every possible way.

“I'm sorry, Mom. I'm so sorry.” Alice rested her head on her mother's lap and wept due to sadness and guilt.

Although Lucinda was upset, she understood Alice did it to pay off the family's debt.

Therefore, she wouldn't give up on her daughter, no matter how pissed off she was.

Otherwise, Lucinda didn't have to look for ways to bring her out of prison.

Natalie continued to lean against the car and watched them hugging. She didn't go up to disturb them, for she knew that they missed one another after half a year.

After a long time, Lucinda thought of Natalie. She patted Alice's shoulder, gesturing for her to stop crying and stand up.

her tears, and

grabbed her hand and said, “Alice, come with me to

Alice murmured a response.

to Natalie, Lucinda gently pushed Alice to the front and said, “Alice, you must thank

Thompson. I shouldn't have taken responsibility for someone's crime. I'm so sorry for my mistake. Also, thank you for not giving up

Alice heard from the prison guards that Jacqueline was arrested

to stay in

of Mrs. Brown since you're out of prison. Don't do something silly ever again. I wonder why you would take responsibility for someone else's crime even before meeting the culprit or receiving any

reddened with embarrassment as she felt

I won't be as naive and trust others easily.

she said, “It's getting late. Let me

you, Mrs. Thompson.” Lucinda

car door, Natalie and Alice helped Lucinda get in the car. Then, they left the prison

chatted with

Natalie didn't hide it from her, but told her things that could be

satisfied, as

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