[You've got a few more days to make things right, Ms. Serena. After that, it's out of your hands.] Erik advised heartfeltly, [Right now, you're like a pawn in their game, and they'll remove you from the board whenever they see fit.]
[What do you think I should do?] Serena asked, desperation creeping into her voice.
[I've done all I can, but it seems like nothing works.] Serena sent him a voice message.
She recounted her recent efforts to Erik, [What else do you think should I do?]
No matter what she did, her parents were unresponsive. She was truly out of options.
[Mrs. Serena Collins, have you noticed that everything you've tried has been through a screen or from a distance? You've been their daughter for eighteen years, not just eighteen days. Maybe if they saw you in person, vulnerable, they might have a change of heart.]
