Chapter 147

By noon, Tara had packed her things and was ready to check out. The company that had invited her for an interview was in another city, Naoundbury. It was about five hours away by high-speed train. She had already arranged to attend the interview the following day. Tara dragged her suitcase through the train station and boarded the train bound for Naoundbury. To avoid drawing any unwanted attention, she made sure to wear a mask. She hoped this interview would go smoothly. If it didn't, she truly had no idea how else to find a job. She had already sent her resume to every company with a relevant opening, but every single one was met with silence. After arriving in Naoundbury, Tara checked into a hotel near the company. She figured it was better to wait and see how the interview went before committing to a place to live. That night, while lying in bed, her thoughts wandered to Soren. They had been together for a long time, and she had grown used to having him by her side. Still, m