Once Vivian's video clarifying the issue was posted online, the public opinion on the Larson Group became less and less negative. There were still a few bad comments on the Internet but nothing that could damage their reputation again.
Janet's meeting with a client of the W Marks Studio just ended that day.
She was just walking out of the meeting room when her phone started ringing.
The second Janet saw the caller ID, she answered the phone excitedly, "Lydia, have you been discharged? How are you and your daughter?"
The last time Janet saw Lydia was that day she attempted to jump off the building. Since then, Janet had not seen Lydia and her baby.
"My daughter and I are safe now. We have been discharged from the hospital. Mr. Larson has sent a car that will take us out of Barnes. I called to thank you for what you did that day. Without you, my life would have ended on the rooftop." Lydia's voice faltered and a series of sniffs filled the line.
"You don't have to call just to say thank me, Lydia," Janet said, her tone gentle as usual.
She didn't ask more. Judging from Lydia's attitude, she knew the woman was in a much better place.
Lydia inhaled deeply before continuing. "This time, my baby and I will leave Barnes for good. I wanted to meet you before leaving but everything was happening so fast. And I know you still have work to do. So, I thought it was better not to disturb you. I've always considered the Larson Group as my enemy. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."
Lydia apologized again and again on the phone. She didn't know what else to say but she let her sincerity be heard in the words.
Janet was moved, "You can call me whenever you have time. It's easy to travel to places now. Even if you go abroad, I'm sure we will have a chance to see each other again. Lydia, I wish you a safe and smooth journey."
Perhaps it was time to board the plane because Lydia suddenly said goodbye to Janet and hung up the phone.
Up in the sky, a plane flew over and disappeared into the clouds.
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