Chapter 7

Back in Veleriar, the first thing I did was put my apartment up for sale.

This two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment was a graduation gift from my parents last year.

They said, "If a girl has her own place, she'll feel like she truly belongs and she'll be safe."

The moment they handed me the keys, I really felt like I'd finally put down roots in this city.

Chelsea's dad wasn't short on cash, but his new wife held all the financial reins.

Back in college, Chelsea was always strapped for cash. Even basic living expenses were a struggle for her. Every…