Before I Leave
No one would even imagine a rich, pampered heiress walking away from luxury to spend her days in a remote, high-pressure research facility.
When Stella brushed it off, everyone accepted it without question and went back to gossiping.
During a data review session that night, Mia hesitated before finally speaking up.
"You never talk about it, but I figured—you came here because of your fiance. He hurt you, didn't he?"
Mia paused again before continuing, "He seems to regret it now. If you want to leave… I mean, it's strict here, but it's not impossible to request a special transfer."
"I'm not leaving," replied Stella firmly, calmly.