42. Carol's Story

About eight months ago, long before Elyn changed schools and got into SOPA.

Carol felt confident in the final decision she made after careful consideration. thought long enough to finally muster up the courage. Everything she needs is already packed, and brings it. There wasn't much Carol could pack because it would be a burden. Just a backpack, clothes on the body, some cash that has been withdrawn from previous bank savings, and a cellphone that has been replaced with a new number. No, actually Carol bought a new phone and while the old one she deliberately left remained in the bedroom.

Carol's cell phone rings, a call comes in on the number she used to use. On the phone screen displays the name of William Daniel from a saved contact number. Carol grabbed the phone to reject the call, then put the phone back on the bed. had to hurry, step out of the room. Her hunch said someone already knew this plan from the incoming call just now. Carol doesn't have much time. People at home o