Chapter 62

 Is it me, or did you just grin, Rose?" Maya asked, perplexed by the sudden change in Rose's facial expression. They had never spoken about Sebastian before. The last time they did, Rose deliberately kept some things to herself, and she knew. She also knew that he had hurt her.

I don't know, Mum," Rose said, her voice filled with uncertainty. The direction of her emotions had become a labyrinth, and she felt lost within its tangled web. She raised her trembling hands to her head, fingers combing through her tousled brown hair, allowing a cascade of curls to spill around her face in intricate patterns.

"We just had a time out, Mother, and I can't make sense of it all," Rose continued, her frustration palpable. Conflicting emotions swirled within her, creating a storm that threatened to consume her sanity. She searched for answers, desperately seeking clarity amidst the chaos. After