Chapter 5

At 8:50 the next morning, I was at the entrance of city hall.

Alysha's car was already there.

She was standing at the entrance, dressed in a dark gray business suit and three-inch heels.

Her makeup was perfectly done, with her lips clean and defined.

People could tell she'd really put effort into her look before heading out.

When Alysha saw me, she gave me a quick once-over, scanning me from head to toe.

I was still rocking that worn-out hoodie and sweats from yesterday, pulling my suitcase along behind me.

The contrast was pretty stark.

"Have you thought this…