Chapter 43. Victory in Sorrow

"Sarah! Please!" Matthew grabbed her hand when she was walking fast with teary eyes.

"Matthew, not now... Sarah spoke pleadingly.

"But..."

"Please, I need some time," she said as she slowly released Matthew's hand.

"You remember what I said, right? If there's even the slightest disapproval from your family, I'll have to end all of this," she said, trying so hard to be strong.

"It's just a misunderstanding. I'll explain to my mom, and everything will be fine," Matthew said pleadingly.

Sarah glanced at Matthew's mother and Amanda, who was staring intently at her. “Sorry, Matthew, I don't want to waste my time. Please don't follow me," she finally decided. She turned around and walked briskly, leaving Matthew standing still and staring at her sadly.

"Where are you from? In front of her room, Grace Park was waiting with her arms folded across