Once Daniel was gone, the crowd quickly closed in around Hailey, praising her courage.
"Hailey, you were incredible!"
"I was so scared back there. I can't believe you stood up to him and made him back off!"
"When our safety is threatened, fear won't protect us. We must stand strong and rely on the law," Hailey replied firmly.
Olivia gave her a thumbs-up. "You're amazing, Hailey!"
Rebecca stayed quiet, with disbelief written all over her face.
Even though she had planned the whole scene, Hailey had taken center stage. Everyone was now gathered around Hailey, applauding her courage.
What did that leave Rebecca, the so-called "victim"?
"Hailey, thank you so much for helping me today," Rebecca said, trying to assert herself.
"Don't mention it, Rebecca. Any of us would've done the same," Hailey replied.
Tears filled Rebecca's eyes. "But… he's still my father. Even if he ran off today, there's a chance he could come back tomorrow. I'm really scared."
While looking closely at Hailey, Rebecca added, "I'm too afraid to go back now. That place doesn't even feel like home anymore. Where am I supposed to go?"
"Rebecca, you're welcome to stay at my place," Olivia offered.
Rebecca quickly declined. "It's okay, Olivia. Your place has no extra rooms, and your sister-in-law already lives there."
She then turned to Hailey and took her hand. "Hailey, would it be possible for me to stay with you for a while?"
In truth, Rebecca was hoping to move into Hailey and Jonah's villa.
"You want to stay at my place?" Hailey asked.
With a smile, she turned and walked off.
Hailey and Olivia sat down together.
"Maybe Rebecca could spend two days at your place, and then two days at mine," Olivia suggested.
After a brief pause, Hailey said, "Olivia, how do you and Rebecca know each other?"
"Why do you ask?" Olivia replied.
"I was just wondering," Hailey said. "I don't think you've mentioned having a friend named Rebecca before."
"It was actually a bit of a coincidence. One night after class, I was walking home alone. It was already pretty late. Suddenly, two men showed up and tried to harass me. I yelled for help, and Rebecca just happened to be passing by.
"She stepped in without hesitation and chased them off. As we talked afterward, we found out that we both attend Aspenfield University and are in the same class. That's how our friendship began."

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
Such a wack writer....
And now we're onto another sets of characters that weren't included from the beginning....
Nathan and Michelle???...
Thought Celine got pregnant before Hailey…..how come Celine is 3 months and Hailey 7?...
if there is already a surveillance video as evidence for the poisoning of Hailey, why go all the trouble of pretending? Celine is also pregnant right? What is happening to them, and what about Adam's headaches ......
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....