'What am I going to do? This man seems to be serious about what he said. I can't allow him to go. I need his help,' Rebecca thought silently.
"Fine, I'm ready to tell you what's bothering me," Rebecca said after some moments of silence.
"Good. I'm all ears," Richard said, his face stoic, without any emotion.
"My stepsister got engaged to my boyfriend of three years in my stead at the last Christmas Eve Party," Rebecca said, her voice laden with grief.
" You told me that already. Can you tell me what happened while we were on the bus?" Richard said, his voice was cold and impatient.
"My stepsister, Benedicta, sent me a text message to invite me to her wedding, which will be held next month," Rebecca said in tears.
"That's good news! Why are you sad? Richard asked in confusion. However
