Chapter 50

Becky finished reading Colin's message and sent three love emojis back to him. She set her phone down on her dressing table and went outside to check if Mrs. Spencer was still around. Becky chuckled, seeing that the two women were still chatting away, oblivious to any other thing as usual.

Becky returned to her bedroom and brought out the novel she had been reading from the tote bag she brought with her. She left the room and walked into the kitchen. She slid open the back door and stepped out onto the back patio, admiring the beautiful, luscious grass. With her book in hand, she plopped down on the garden chair and reclined on the seat to continue reading. 

The usual pity for Helen, the major character, already welled up in Becky even before she opened the pages. She couldn't just imagine being forced to get married to a man she wasn't in love with…

Helen returned to school on Monday morning and called Tommy to let him know she was back. He called her immedia