ECHOES OF LOVE

er-seemingly normal world. Concussion was the diagnosis by the hospital, but the emotional blow on Ben, Clio's

troke. Sarah's health further deteriorated as she was diagnosed with

d informed her at the hospital. Clio could melt into tears, feeling her heart shat

om's operation and all I need is something in return-your body.

brought her to a happening party, where she did not fit in well. T

er feel disadvantaged. She consumed some strange liquid; dizziness followed shor

cas, some straights just became even narrower. And

s far in sacrificing against her conscience fo

Your life is too precious; don't waste it for me." But

he felt trapped-there was no way out of the promise

Clio met Rachel, a warmhearted nurse who sensed that Cli

s, but so is yours. Don't sacr

d a stranglehold on her. As her tie with Lucas became

siness ideas but also a master manipulator, as Lucas's past revealed

ces in gaming. She was brought down to prevent despair, into a very dark p

Rachel for help. Rachel tried to hook Clio up w

at would expose Lucas. Clio took material e

ed Lucas; she even bore proof of his exploi

ht my body, but you'

on her. She met her mother, who h

us, don't sacrifice it for me." Clio smiled, know

cage of Lucas's manipulation. She had now met with old fr

y good friends with her. Together they sought wa

ies that worked with victims of exploitation. She shared her

the scars of her past. But she was committed to scu

other organizations to create awareness about the exploitation. Through

ed: he knew he had made a differe

piness: learning lessons along the way. Her story was,

ened her confidence, sharing her tale to i

y work, followed by a speech on stage that w

" Clio said. "Today, I stand before you a

and Clio beamed a smile, knowing

ourney with a satisfied heart. She had f

t for everyone lost in despair. She be

nothing would deter h