After listening to Deirdre's confident and eloquent words, Josie's concerns were alleviated. She asked, "Deirdre, are you certain you'll be able to leave?"

Deirdre replied playfully, "Am I going to spend three years in prison if I can't leave? I might as well be dead than go to prison in my current condition, right?

"And besides, there's no point in lying to you about this. If I can meet Brendan, I can meet other impressive people too. Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

Upon hearing Deirdre's reassurance, Josie chose to believe her. She said, "Find a way to let me know that you're safe once you're released from prison."

Deirdre's expression dimmed. "Alright, I will. Go home, Josie. Joe and the child need you. Don't let me take up any more of your time."

Josie felt uneasy but held Deirdre's hand for a while before deciding to leave. As she left the police station, she accidentally bumped into a car stopped at the intersection. Instinctively, she yielded to the car, and a man wear