Chapter 21 A Glimpse Of The Outside

• Months had slipped by after Sofie came to the mansion, no sign of Max Carter ever since and this room had become my entire world. Once suffocating, the four walls now seemed almost familiar, but their confinement remained unchanged. I had felt seriously ill in the past few weeks, but thanks to Lucian's meticulous care and Vee's vigilant watch. I feel much better now. Yet despite my recovery, an invisible barrier still held me captive—the unspoken command of Alexander, who had ordered me to remain within this room.
• I sat in front of the mirror as Vee combed through my long, honey-toned hair. The afternoon light cast a soft glow on my skin, now radiant and healthy. But beneath the surface, a different ache had settled—a longing for freedom that grew more unbearable by the day.
• Vee, as always, worked with quiet precision, adjusting my dress and smoothing the fabric until every fold was flawless. As she tied the final ribbon around my waist, my frustration spilled over, my voice sharp and unrestrained.