章 41: Destined

I couldn't back down. Not now, when my goal was standing just a few meters from where I stood… waiting for me to take the first step, and make a difference to the lives that mattered to me.

I stood there, more determined than ever. My eyes staring straight ahead as it pierced through the gates. I could now have a clear view of the regal Crawford Mansion as it stood proudly under the hot afternoon sun.

Just a couple of steps and I'm almost there. I told myself as I took a deep steadying breath ignoring the surge of panic that made my heart hammered with fear.

The thought of letting Elisa and her parents down was enough to fill me with dread. It would be more difficult watching their fallen faces compare to facing the Crawfords. I could bear to face a stranger's wrath but not my new family's hopelessness.