Chapter 45 You're Mine

• Chapter 45: Confrontation at the Station
• Amanda stepped off the train, her suitcase in hand, and took a deep breath of the cool morning air. The small town she had arrived in was a far cry from the bustling city she had just left behind. It was quieter, the streets lined with quaint buildings and the occasional passing car. For a brief moment, Amanda felt a flicker of hope. This could be the fresh start she so desperately needed.
• She began walking toward the exit of the station, her mind already racing with thoughts of where she might find a place to stay, how she could start piecing her life back together. But just as she was about to step onto the sidewalk, something—or rather, someone—caught her eye.