58 The Escape

Early the next morning, I and Nancy hit the road. Regina woke up early as well and said her goodbyes. She got some clothes for me from our room. She said Geoff was already sleeping when she got my stuff so she wasn't able to tell him about me going to my mother's place and promised me she would talk to him once he wakes up. I was grateful for the help she has done for me since last night and I would never forget such gestures.

I wasn't able to sleep last night thinking of what to do. I already had a plan before but changed everything last night. We are lucky to be driven by Jeffrey.

"Can you please bring us to the train station?"

"But madam, what will I tell Mrs. Park if she asked me whether you made it to your mother's home?"

"You can make stories up. And after today, you can resign from your work. Here is your salary for a year." I handed him an envelope filled with money covering his 12-month pay.

"What are you planning to do madam? Are you sure about it?" Jeffrey asked.

"You don't