Chapter 103

"I don't need you to take me home. I can go back on my own," Elias said. With that, he got out of the car and slammed the door behind him. Wendy watched his figure grow smaller in the distance. She bent over slightly, pressing a hand to her chest as sharp pain twisted through her heart. All these years, after going through so many betrayals and moments of being dismissed, she should have gotten used to it. But facing Elias' accusations still made her feel hurt and crushed. Was there truly no one left in this world who could see past the surface? No one who might pause for just a moment and offer a shred of understanding? Her brows furrowed deeper as the pain in her chest worsened. Her vision blurred, and tears pooled in her eyes. Her nose began to sting. Suddenly, the phone in the back seat vibrated. She took a deep breath, grabbed a few pills from the center console, and swallowed them carelessly. Then, she reached for her phone in her bag with some difficulty. "What's wrong?