"What else do you have left? Serena, there are living, breathing, people who cares for you. If you leave just like the way you're thinking, then how about your brother? Your family? Geoffrey? Them aside, would you give the jerk who did this to you the satisfaction of successfully trampling you?" Emily goaded.
When Serena did not answer, Emily continued. "You may think that it's already the end for you, that what you're going through is too heavy of a burden to bear, and trust me, in some way, I could understand. However, you should never think that way. As long as you live, there's hope, and you will, like every other time, get through this."
"How?" Serena finally managed.
"First, you must come with me. Then, let's wait for Leonard and Geoffrey to return."