Jessica's mother stood before her, her voice strained with a sense of urgency. "I'm giving you the opportunity to make the right decision," she said, her tone tight. "A decision that will shape your future. Whatever you choose now will determine whether you leave here with me willingly or not." She took a deep breath, clearly bracing herself for what was to come. She knew sacrifices had to be made; to gain something valuable, she would have to relinquish something equally precious. If necessary, she was prepared to cross lines she never thought she would.
"I'm not going anywhere with you, Mother," Jessica replied firmly. "You've betrayed my trust. Why would you change so drastically at the mere possibility of your daughter finding true love? Is that what this is about?"
