Chapter 73. The Past Is in the Past

Hannah’s POV

[Flashback continues]

That night was a blur, and I hated myself for everything that happened. I was disgusted with myself that I spent weeks in the shower crying.

I never touched the money and told Riley to keep it for the bills, groceries, and whatever I owed her.

My reaction had shocked her and showed just how much I regretted that night. She had tried to comfort me after I wouldn’t stop crying the morning after that night.

“Hannah, everyone goes through this their first time. I swear next time it won’t hurt.”

I said nothing and wouldn’t stop crying. Even in my grief, I could still see the guilt that was plastered on her face.

Weeks later, when I told her I would never go back to that club or do it again, she didn’t protest.

I started looking for a job again, this time very determined not to stop until luck found me.

One day, I returned back to the apartment with a fever. Over the next few days, my fever got