Chapter 203 Permanent Scar

• Emily knocked softly, her knuckles grazing the heavy wood.
• “Come in,” Charles’s voice answered from inside. Calm, steady, but it sent a shiver down her spine.
• Her heart raced as she pushed the door open, each step feeling like she was dragging herself into danger. The room was vast, familiar, and suffocating. It reminded her of last night, of how close she had come to losing herself in him. She forced herself to stay vigilant, her eyes darting nervously across the space.