Chapter 55 – Unanswered Echoes

"Seriously, how much further do we have to go?" Lora's voice dripped with frustration as she inquired of the maid. Her eyes scanned the endless corridor lined with ornate doors, each hiding secrets within. "We've literally passed like a thousand rooms. Why not choose from these?" The impatience in her tone was palpable, echoing the exhaustion etched on her face.

Rose, the maid, remained silent. The dim light in the corridor flickered, casting eerie shadows across the walls until they reached a stop between two large, vacant rooms. Rose hesitated, her gaze shifting between the doors as if hoping one would speak to her and provide an easy solution.

"I'm sorry... I'm just following orders," She finally replied, her voice soft as a whisper, her eyes meeting Lora's with a gentle smile that held a hint of melancholy. "You can choose from either of these rooms." She gestured gracefully to the doors opposite each other, her movements mirroring the elegance of a ballet dancer. "Please, rest u