"In the past... I was so patient, and so understanding from the start... I wished for him to stay, but he Left anyway... He's been gone for seven years. Why did he come back now?" Bettie's voice broke amidst her sobs.

Hearing her friend's voice quiver with pain was gut-wrenching for Sabrina.

Bettie's never Looked so upset before, at least not in her eyes.

Seven years ago, Bettie was in college.

“Sabrina, you can't grasp how deeply I love him. Even when my family wished for me to study overseas, I resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out of nowhere, he chose to leave, leaving no room for discussion. And even if he returned, why now? Why did you happen to appear in front of me?"

Bettie's voice trailed off, her words becoming softer and more indistinct, making it difficult for Sabrina to hear clearly.

Eventually, she reclined in the back seat, her face streaked with dried tears and her lips moving in a faint murmur as sleep took over.

Arriving at Wanda's place, Sabrina carefully stepped out of the car to pick up Jennie.

She whispered a heads-up to Jennie. "“Bettie's asleep in the back. You can take the front seat tonight. Just be quiet inside the car."

Jennie gave an understanding nod.

They then made their way into the residential area and parked in the underground garage.

Gently nudging Bettie, Sabrina said, “Bettie, time to wake up. We've reached home. Let's get you to bed."

After a couple of nudges, Bettie finally blinked open one eye and stretched, her eyes shimmering with tears.

Peering out the window, her drowsy voice mumbled, “We're home already?"

‘es, let's head up and you can rest more," Sabrina responded.

Alright," Bettie said and got out of the car slowly.

Once inside the elevator, Bettie leaned against the wall and shut her eyes.

It looked like she was really tired and sleepy.

The elevator eventually halted with a soft ding.

As Bettie fluttered her eyes open, she was met with Sabrina's gaze, full of concern.