s she made her way to a nearby bar. She needed to numb the pain, to escape the reality that shattered her once happy dreams. Inside the dimly lit bar

e. Liam Claude disregarded Naomi Catherine, the one who had supported, encouraged, and hel

liation she was experiencing today; she was in agony. Nevertheless, she

y longer and had to call over a female staff member. The girl approached gentl

ght now." Catherine didn't want to be sober, because she

rine paid no attention to her surroundings. She clung to h

verything... my heart, my support, my

y doesn't he love me..." Catherine continue

r, his expression serious, signaling that it was closing tim

lity out there." Catherine was asked to settle her bill

lease gather your belongings." The manager signa

allet, trying to find her credit card to pay for the drinks she had c

yment, including the broken items in the bar, the Vodka, and a few other things. After c

heart heavier than ever. The cold air sobered her up a bi

tention of a group of unsavory characters nearby, their faces twisted wi

f to all alone on this chill

o stay sober, resisting the a

were four in total, all penni

o us. You're pretty, bu

ope and tear at Catherine's shirt. Catherine's voluptuous f

he vagrants closed in. The dark shadows surrounded her, unfamiliar face

e the small girl's desire to screa

panic and fear, a car swerved to a stop right in front of Catherine, its head

the car and swiftly dealt with all four of them. Feeling the danger had passed, Catherine sobbed helplessly. The stranger stepped ou

while the man sat next to her, his voice cold as h

ooked into the caring eyes of the man before her. He had appeared just

rmth and safety around her. Her heart danced in

to the city?" The assi

ined silent for a moment, as i

." The man glanced sideways, studying the girl's face carefully. Then he cont

sistant seemed a bit puzzled. Upon receiving a firm

r way. Or find someone else to help you," he

." The man's determinatio

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