Chapter 96 Nicole

• “You don't know how much I begged to get you out of this basement. I can't believe you are back here in no time.” Julian's voice filled my ears as I slowly opened my eyes.
• I've been sleeping since I had nothing to do. It is not like I had much sleep, all I had to do was shut my eyelids and remain quiet. I was exhausted and weary. Tired, thirsty and starving for food and for freedom.
• My eyes met Julian's gaze, but I said nothing, only observing the dark bruise around his eyes. Truly, he was beaten up, but I don't know if it was Nicholas, just like my uncle had claimed.