The barmaid stops in her tracks, her expression hardening with determination. "Listen here," she says firmly, looking you straight in the eye. "I've been where you are now, and I know what it's like. But trust me when I say that going back to her is not the answer. You deserve better than this." She takes a deep breath before continuing. "

"Good," the barmaid says with relief. "Come on then, let's get you to my place and figure out what we can do next." She leads you through the night once more, her grip on your hand never wavering. As you walk together, she fills you in on the details of her own past, sharing stories of escape and survival that make it clear she truly understands what you're going through.