Chapter 144: A Chance Encounter

Lisa stepped out of the grocery store, her arms laden with bags filled with fresh produce and essentials for the week. She smiled contentedly to herself as she shoved her purchases into the car. Everything felt like a dream. One minute she had been languishing in her mother’s hold, and the next she was falling head over heels for her assailant and then in the recent turn of events, she was back in NewYork. She took a deep breath as she started the car. Her next destination was easy. She had been looking forward to visiting Times Square when she was back to NewYork and so that was where she was headed. As she made her way down the bustling streets of New York City, she couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration coursing through her veins. Times Square lay just a few blocks away, a vibrant hub of activity that never failed to captivate her with its dazzling lights and bustling crowds. With a spring in her step, Lisa decided to take a detour through Times Square, eager to