Chapter 40

• In my dungeon, I swiftly changed into sweats, folded my uniform, and decided to wash them instead of leaving them for the next day. Rushing around, I gathered my modest wardrobe, undergarments, and a towel from the bathroom. Running up the stairs, through the kitchen door, and into the garage, I loaded everything into the washer, added detergent, and set it on 'quick wash' to finish before dinner.
• Hurrying back inside, I headed straight to the bathroom for a shower in hot water. It might have been a record for the fastest shower, but I needed it. Scrubbing my blonde hair clean, I let the hot water soothe the remnants of my last beating. I wished I could linger there, indulge in a long, hot bubble bath, but it was too risky.
• After turning off the water and drying off, I dressed and braided my hair away from my face, a precaution against my father's aggression. Carefully cleaning the bathtub, floor, and toilet, I ensured no trace of my presence remained, knowing the consequences of defying his orders and disrupting his schedule.