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Third-person Pov

She wiped her tears with the back of her hand. Her past is catching up to her and this is what she dreaded most. Her brother offered her a handkerchief to wipe the tear, with a heavy hand she took it from his waiting hand.

" Thanks "

Bernard took in a loud sigh " We need to think fast. If this matter persists, I'm sorry we'll lose"

She nodded her head " I know but I have no plans right now. I tried reaching her friend Stella but she isn't picking her calls. I'm helpless right now which is why I came to you for help"

" This is why I kept telling you to come home. Home is where you belong. If you are here with us nothing like this would have happened" he said taking a sip of his alcohol.

She stared at the alcohol tempted to take a sip but then again, she's promised herself never to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She was an ex-addict but finally won herself over.