The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 542

Psychologically speaking, victims of abuse often grapple not only with fear and helplessness but also with an overwhelming sense of shame they desperately want to hide.

Suzie walked out of the shooting area, grabbed a cup of coffee, and handed it to Delilah, skillfully shifting the topic. "The shoot went incredibly well today. You have a fantastic presence on camera. You've got the looks, the figure, everything. You're definitely going to be a huge star."

"Thank you." Delilah took the coffee, took a careful, tiny sip, and murmured her thanks, offering nothing more.

Suzie could feel the girl's anxiety. After sitting with her for a moment longer, she made an excuse about needing to handle some paperwork and left the studio floor.

Suzie had been sitting in her office for about half an hour when Tanya Zeller knocked on the door.

"Ms. Sterling, Ms. Mercer is here to say goodbye."

"Come in," Suzie called out, standing up to meet her at the door.

"Ms. Sterling, thank you for everything. I... could I treat you to dinner tonight?" Delilah asked politely, hovering near the entrance.

Suzie had a soft spot for this refreshingly unpretentious girl. Plus, now that she was running her own studio, building a network with rising stars was good for business. She agreed without hesitation.

As for Delilah's personal struggles, Suzie decided she wouldn't pry unless the girl brought it up first.

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