Chapter fifty-one

Hey, Athena," Emily answered with a warm greeting. "What's going on? Is everything okay?"

Athena took a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly. "I... I need to talk to someone, Emily. I'm feeling so confused and scared. Can we meet up?"

Emily sensed the urgency in Athena's voice and immediately agreed to meet at their favorite coffee shop. As they sat down with their drinks, Athena poured out her heart, recounting the events of the past few days and expressing her doubts and fears.

Emily listened attentively, offering a comforting presence. After Athena finished speaking, Emily took a moment to gather her thoughts before responding.

"Athena, it's understandable that you're feeling scared and uncertain," Emily said, her voice filled with empathy. "What Logan did was wrong, and it's natural for you to question whether forgiveness is possible. But it's also important to remember that people can change."