Chapter 8

“Never mind, Roxanne; thank you. Bianca has to be brought to the therapist right away. I’ll call you later, okay?” He was supposed to warn Roxanne about Bianca, but he failed to do so. Roxanne was clearly shocked to see him with another woman, but she managed to mask her true feelings and still offered him coffee or juice.

“Okay, Justin. But she’s really pretty, you know.” Roxanne expressed her admiration for the woman he brought, whose hand seemed to be injured.

“Yes, she is. So bye for now; I still have to find another therapist for her.” He waved goodbye to Roxanne and informed Bianca that they were leaving. “Don’t worry, there’s still another therapist, okay?”

“Where?” She doubted his words.

“In the next village,” he answered.

“Goodness! I’m already hungry, Justin.” She wasn’t able to eat lunch when they were in the market. She just had two boiled bananas and lemon juice, and now her stomach is grumbling for food. “I want to eat something spicy like