Being aware of one's own problems means one hasn't become utterly hopeless.
Earl Carter's voice became even more gentle, "Do you still want to continue being controlled by drugs? You should know the more you debase yourself, the more Chloe Johnson will be arrogant and elated. She wants you to willingly fall into depravity because your downfall hurts not only you but also your sister and your younger sister."
Yes, Chloe Johnson relished in her sister's pain.
Her current state was all thanks to Chloe Johnson's doing.
"I don't want to be controlled by drugs. I want to get clean, but..." Evelyn Garcia said in agony, "every time the craving hits, I can't control myself. I wish..."
Evelyn bit her lip and didn't finish her sentence.
"Do you want to quit quickly or take it slow?" Earl asked directly.
Without hesitation, Evelyn replied, "The quicker, the better!"
