Upon hearing that voice, which was exactly the same as the one on the phone, the clerk felt relieved and led Vanessa inside.

When Vanessa saw Mariah's condition, she was shocked and rushed forward to embrace her. “Mariah,” she said, her voice filled with worry and heartache.

Seeing Mariah like this, Vanessa could only imagine what she had gone through.

“I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be like this,” Vanessa said, lowering her head in ...