Chapter 140

Renee wandered aimlessly on the street, engulfed by the impact of Naomi’s recent actions and words. The accumulated pain evolved into a state of depression, a heavy burden on her chest, impeding her breathing. Abruptly, Renee yearned to be with Marcelo. Retrieving her phone, she scrolled to his contact. Renee hesitated over her decision to call him. She feared she might interrupt his work. Feeling down and not wanting to go home, she chose to visit Venus Bar instead. Realizing it had been a while since she saw Sarah, she rang her to see if Sarah would like to meet at Venus Bar. “Sure, I'll be there soon."Sarah’s voice sounded tired and troubled, as though she had gone through a tough time. ******************************************* An hour passed. The door to the private room swung open. "Sarah, I..."Renee stopped mid-sentence when she saw the tall man entering alongside Sarah. He stood tall, his features fine, radiating an innate sense of pride. Even though he attempted to blend in,