Chapter 19: The Hardship as a Surrogate

As Sophia made her way deeper into the forest, she couldn't help but get the impression that she was the only person around there. In a nutshell, she had lost everything, including her job, her house, her child, and the man she had loved. In the end, everything is a result of her own foolishness and betrayal of others.

It was hard for her to go on living the life she had been leading at this point. She had no choice but to start anew from the very beginning. But the question is, where exactly would she go? What course of action might she take? She had no friends, no family to lean on for support, and no money. She was completely alone.

As she proceeded on her journey, she became aware of a solitary cabin off in the distance. The home, which was not particularly large, still exuded a warm and friendly atmosphere. She gambled on the outcome and then proceeded to the apartment, where she began by pounding on the door.

She was taken aback when an elderly