Chapter 783

"Tomorrow is the final deadline," a homeless man walked past Everly, reminding her. She shivered in fear, holding herself tightly as she nervously stared at the man. He turned back and made a throat-slitting gesture, scaring her so much that she immediately scrambled to her feet and fled. Night grew. With nowhere to go, Everly sat by the river, her stomach growling from hunger. She could only chew on some grass to stave off her hunger. Even when she lived in the mountains, she had never been as desperate as she was now. She hated it! The money Catherine was about to give her was almost in her hands. It was all Hera's fault! If Hera hadn't appeared, she would've had enough money to stay in a hotel by now! She wouldn't be out here, frightened and starving. Hera was driving her into a corner! Thinking about how she had lost her dignity and reputation, and was now covered in injuries, Everly's anger and resentment flared! It was like a raging fire, burning away every bit of her sanit