Chapter 72

She leaned against the wall and took out a small knife from her purse. Carlos had given her this knife back in Hawaii for self-defense, and she always carried it with her, knowing how dangerous this society could be.

Carolina retrieved the knife, and the bright sunlight seeped through a gap in a tall building, shining directly onto the blade and reflecting into her eyes, causing them to sting.

Hastily, she placed the small knife back into her purse. Just moments ago, she had considered using it to end her life, but when the sun’s glare hit her eyes, she suddenly remembered Ryan’s bright smile. If her younger brother knew that his weak older sister wanted to end her life like this, he would be devastated. If she ended her life this way, it would be no different from disappointing her mother and brother in heaven.

She gritted her teeth, determination flashing in her eyes. She had to live. No matter what, she had to be strong.

She turned and walked into a small