Over the next few days, Victor and his family went completely quiet. I suspect he was busy verifying the situation with Ascend Technologies. Little did he know, the founder of Ascend Technologies was my old college friend and a former suitor. Back then, I had turned down his invitation to start a business together for the sake of Victor. Now, the tables had turned.
I explained the situation to my parents. While they were heartbroken for me, they were overwhelmingly supportive.
"Good for you for leaving!" my dad said, slamming the table. "We don't need trash like that in this family! Whatever you do, sweetheart, Dad supports you!"
My mom, eyes rimmed with red, held my hand. " Serena, you've suffered enough these past years. Coming home is the right thing to do; you'll always have a home
