This matter was by no means black and white, and it was too complicated for Rena to give any advice.

So instead, she asked gently, "What about Roscoe?"

At this, Vera's eyes welled up with tears

“We can't be together. His family is rich and powerful. How can they let Roscoe marry a woman Like me?"

Rena stretched out her hand and cupped Vera’s cheek to comfort her.