EPISODE TWENTY-SIX

Emily was baffled. She never expected that anyone would refer to her as a friend at such a precarious time. All along, she had been surrounded by strangers who took no pity on her, so she could not imagine who would want to speak up for her.

Nevertheless, she concluded that it could be that someone in the restaurant had finally taken pity on her, and all she had to do was wait and find out who would be so kind.

When she finally turned to see who had come for her, she discovered that it was Colbert Lesley. On seeing him, she was covered in shame but, at the same time, was grateful. She hated to be seen in her most deplorable state.

As much as she tried, she could not find answers to the numerous disturbing questions running through her mind. She wanted to know what he was doing in the restaurant. He was the one who brought her, and that was long ago. Now, why is he back? She asked herself. She also wondered how he got to know that she was in trouble.

"Col... bert..." Emily whispered.

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