e had been so sure that her luck was about to change, but n

lurking around her locker, but they shook their heads. Olivia didn't w

a. The hope and strength she'd mustered earlier seemed to have d

a distant bank under a pseudonym to prevent Lucas from accessing them. She

her money. Without a car, she would have to rely on public transport

d beg for money on the streets. She had never done this

r help. "Ma'am, can you help me with some money? I got robbed, and

not ashamed?" she snapped, barely breaking stride. Olivia

ed her or told her to leave them alone. However, a few

ith coins and bills. Some people gave her a naira, others ga

felt like an eternity, she finally had had enough. With a sense of relief and gratitu

quire her ID card for transactions. She was relieved tha

n washed over her. She felt like she was finally

d the next train heading to Jersey City. The thought of visiting t

ther. She remembered the stories her mother used to tell her about Jersey City

mother's tales, and now she was finally o

she had faced, the kindness of a stranger like Maltilda, and the determination that had driven her to kee

paign began to spread. With her sudden departure, Lucas Garrison se

ponsibilities to run off with a new lover. The rumors swi

ptic text message. "I'm going on vacation to another city and won't be back soon," Olivia had w

ined traction. People who had known Olivia began t

her supposed new partner, while others

d transformed. As she slowly opened her eyes, she stretched her

the room, and Olivia's gaze wandered to the bathroom. The sound of running water

time is it now? Why does my body ache all over?" Her tone was like a whisper, and her word

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fore her with a towel wrapped around his waist. His ha

and perfectly firm ab

ercing eyes, and a captivating smile. His sharp jawline, de

you here?" Her voice was firm, and she quickly pulled the duve

ds her with a confident stride. "Why don't you ask yours

noyance at his arrogance. She didn't like the way he was l

t it only added to his aura of confidence. "You're in my bed," he said, his voice dri