Chapter 17

Yana’s voice trembled as she muttered to herself, desperation evident in her words. "I find myself without my phone, without a place to seek solace... Will this be the end for me?"

Inhaling deeply, she closed her eyes, yearning for the presence of her father. "Oh, how I long for my Dad’s unwavering support. He would never abandon me like John did."

Her heart ached with longing as her tear-filled eyes caused her surroundings to blur. The weight of her despair threatened to consume her.

Suddenly, a speeding car whizzed past, triggering an impulsive idea within Yana’s troubled mind. "Perhaps this is a sign. Nothing worse can befall me now. But I refuse to resign myself to a life of destitution as a mere beggar. No, I won’t allow that. Perhaps it’s time to bring an end to all of this."

As the car approached, Yana lowered her umbrella and clutched her stuffed toy tightly. With a mix of determination and resignation, she positioned her