Chapter 47: Gazing Up at Heaven from the Darkness

"It's no use. Helping her will only make the crime syndicate see her as an easy target. They'll keep demanding from you until you can't take it anymore."

"God, what should I do?" As Lee listened to my words, she broke down in tears. "I just wanted to make things easier for my family. I wanted to earn money in college and share the burden."

Looking at this Asian girl, I thought of myself. I did the same thing, but instead of borrowing money, I joined a gang and dropped out of school.

I understand the hardships of poverty. I know how helpless kids from poor families feel, and I also know what those kindhearted kids think.

What we want is simple — to share our family's troubles.

As if noticing an unusual scene on the beach, Stella and her trainees approached our small dining table.

"Hi, do you need help? I saw you crying!" Stella placed her hands on her hips, looking at us.

"Officer!"

"Call me Stella." The policewoman looked at Jesse and smiled.