CHAPTER 16: Start of the Abuse

It's impossible to clean the entire room using only a broom and dustpan. But since the only thing Panying prohibited me from using was the vacuum, I still managed to clean the thick layer of dust using water and cleaning soap.

It took me five hours to scrub the dirt off the floor and walls, while I couldn't find a way to clean the darkened ceiling due to its height, so I just removed the dust instead.

I followed by disposing of the bedding. That's where the small mice were hiding, scurrying away immediately. Let them chase after those.

One of the maids brought me a blanket and a pillow, as well as a set of pajamas given by Ezekiel. After that, nothing else was given to me.

After satisfying myself with the cleanliness, I laid down exhausted on the wooden bed.

Sweat trickled down my entire body, perhaps because there was no electric fan in the room, and it was stuffy as well.

But this experience is not new to me. I'd slept outside the house for several days before Brantley's anger subsi