I'M having second thoughts about whether to follow what Aunt Jolina said or not. I looked at the wall clock in the living room, it was almost eight in the morning. I let out a deep breath and thought of going to see Alfred. My decision is final and this time I am going to ask Alfred if he's willing to accompany me to the clinic. But I was just a few steps away when Alfred suddenly came out of his room. He was wearing a tuxedo and was carrying an attaché case. I suddenly stopped walking. Maybe he has something important to take care of. That's why he's wearing this outfit today. "Good morning, Scarlet!" he greeted me warmly. I just smiled at Alfred. Then he bid goodbye to me. "I have to go. I'm going to take care of some contracts." He said that made me lose hope even more that he would

