That night, Yvonne finally managed to take Jade back to the hotel with much difficulty. She quietly coaxed Jade until she stopped crying.

By the time Yvonne got into bed, it was already midnight.

She looked at the ceiling, unable to sleep at all. She thought about how she had scolded Jade at the nightclub's entrance. The more she thought about it, the guiltier she felt.

How could she have said such a thing to Jade?

Jade had always been sheltered. It was only normal for her to be naïve. How c