Chapter 629 If I Find Out, It's a No-Go

Zoe knelt beside Denise and helped her gather the scattered items. "Denise, come on, stop crying. Go home, okay? What happened was wrong, and you know it. Don't let this happen again. I've been telling you from the start—Bella said it, and so did I—guys like Ian aren't for people like us. But you refused to listen." Denise sniffled, her voice shaky but defiant. "You don't get it. Back home, the roof leaks every time it rains. The ground is muddy, and there's not a single clean spot anywhere. The day I stepped into this city, I swore I'd never go back. I want to make a life here." She wiped her tears with the back of her hand and continued, her tone bitter. "But it's not that easy. With this job and this paycheck, I'll never be able to afford a place here. My only chance is finding a decent guy. If I don't secure my future while I'm young, who's going to care about me when I'm old and used up? You wouldn't understand. You have family here, a house, and a shop. You can't imagine the