Unlike the world that continued to revolve, the Young family's lives spiraled, powered only by their problems. Lawrence was left to deal with the aftermath, salvaging what he could, because declaring bankruptcy was the last thing he wanted.
As for Jasmine, she usually sat alone in the garden. No one in the family knew whether she was drowning herself in tea or something stronger—and no one cared.
As for Melissa, she hadn't left her room since the epic failure of the engagement party.
In the blink of an eye, the family of three had stopped having each other. They were too busy drowning in their own woes… or clinging to whatever hope they had left.
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DING!
Melissa's brows furrowed at the sound of another notification from her phone. She glanced at the device lying beside her pillow, biting her lip. Hesitation flickered in her eyes. She already knew it would be bad news.
