Tatiana changed into the oversized "dress" with excitement, spinning joyfully in front of the mirror. She found more happiness in it than in wearing any other fancy dresses.

Suddenly, her phone rang, startling her.

She tiptoed to the bedside, took the phone, and saw from the caller ID that it was Lyla. Her heart raced, panic setting in. Eventually, concerned that Lyla was worried about her, she chose to answer the call.

"Taty, why aren't you home? Where did you go?" Lyla sounded very worried.

"I-I'm fine, Mom. I'm doing alright."

"Where are you now?"

am in Solana City with Sean."

mustered the courage and said, "I'm not going home, Mom. Sean is upset, so I want to stay with him." The conversation lapsed into

in Solana City?"

made a

was dumbfounded. Her

are 22 now, an adult. I know I can't stop you,

"Mom, I..."

voice was gentle and didn't show a hint of dissatisfaction toward her. She only sounded concerned. "Taty, you don't need to explain to me. I've been there before. How would I

Sean, I won't stop you. But please take the necessary precautions. After all, both of you are not married yet. Even if you love this man, you have to protect yourself

I do know how much Sean loves you. I'm sure he will take good care of you." Tatiana was so

the room for a while. But since Sean didn't come upstairs to find

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