No Escape from Love novel Chapter 175

Scarlett reluctantly agreed. Given her income and professional level, I assumed she lived in an old, run-down apartment complex at worst. But to my surprise, she actually lived in a dilapidated urban village.

Both Patricia and I were stunned. I couldn't drive any farther to drop her.

Scarlett swiftly got out. "Serena, I'll just get off here. Thank you so much for today."

Patricia and I exchanged a glance before I spoke up. "Scarlett, it's pretty dark here. Patricia and I will walk you to your building before heading back. There are two of us, after all."

Despite her repeated refusals, we still accompanied her part of the way.

"I can move somewhere else," Scarlett said in a calm voice without a hint of resentment. "But my mother is seriously ill, and I need to take care of her." She sighed lightly. "That's why I won't invite you both up."

After waving goodbye to her, Patricia and I couldn't shake the heavy feeling in our hearts.

"When Mia was around, she constantly targeted Scarlett. I always thought Scarlett was just someone with no temper, someone who could endure anything. But it turns out… she had no choice," Patricia sighed.

I couldn't stop thinking about it either. "Yeah. Scarlett values this job because she has to support her family. And Mia took advantage of that weakness to exploit her."

Someone like Mia was never fit to be a leader. At least her reign didn't last forever.

Just as Patricia and I were stepping out of the alleyway, a shadow suddenly flickered at the entrance. I jumped in fright as my instincts kicked in. I reached for the closest traffic cone and was ready to hurl it.

Then, I heard a familiar voice. "Serena, it's me! It's me—Lucas."

I let go of the traffic cone and frowned at him. "Luke? What are you doing here so late?"