Chapter 5: Need Quick Job To Earn Money
Abigail didn't know how long she had been dragging her suitcase away from the apartment building under the scorching sun and the suspicious stares of onlookers. She ignored them all and kept walking down the street.
When her legs felt like they might give out and sweat started soaking her entire body, she finally stopped.
Despite her exhaustion, Abigail felt relieved when Ryland's apartment building was no longer in sight. She had arrived at a place she had never visited and was entirely away from his life.
"Where am I now?" Abigail muttered. She looked around but didn't recognize her surroundings.
She had never been to this area, a street lined with cafes, restaurants, shops, and boutiques. The pedestrians looked neat and stylish, and the tall trees and flower beds were neatly arranged along the sidewalk.
Surprisingly, she could see towering office buildings and apartments in the distance.
Abigail gasped in surprise when she realized she was just a few blocks from the central business district, where wealthy people lived. She and Ryland had once dreamed of having an office in this area, where only large companies had their headquarters.
'Oh, my goodness! How far have I walked?'
Abigail smiled bitterly when she checked her digital watch and saw she had walked 20,100 steps, almost nine miles.
Instantly, she felt all her muscles betraying her. She felt too tired and nearly fell. Luckily, she managed to hold on to her suitcase.
She felt her legs swollen and hot, making her longing for a warm bath, though finding a place to stay seemed uncertain.