CH-75 TWIST OF FATE

Chapter 75 - A Twist of Fate

Gerald and Nelly huddled together under the protection of a flimsy umbrella which they picked from one of the securities.

Their clothes drenched from the relentless rain. The wet streets reflected the dim glow of streetlights as they trudged along, seeking refuge from the downpour.

After what seemed like an eternity, they finally managed to summon an Uber to take them to their respective destinations.

"I will have to drop you by your house first, Nelly. You look so sick."

"No, let me go with you, please."

"I'm sorry, we've been through a whole lot today and I can't take you along. Go have some rest, and I'll check on you tomorrow."

"Okay, my mother is around, and I need to see her. She arrived this afternoon."

"Yeah, that will be better." Gerald insisted on dropping Nelly off at her house first.

Reaching her house, and getting down, with a tired smile,