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Sara walked into her chamber, a few steps away from the delivery room, and closed the door behind her. She walked towards the large ceramic tub filled with warm water that she had prepared earlier in anticipation of the delivery. The room was dimly lit, with only a few candles flickering on the shelves around the room.

She started to undress slowly, taking off her white gown, which was stained with blood and sweat. She placed it on a wooden stool next to the tub and stepped into the warm water.

The water felt soothing to her skin, and she let out a sigh of relief. The warm water eased the ache in her back and the tiredness in her limbs, and she closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation. She reached for the bar of soap and lathered it in her hands before rubbing it gently on her arms and legs. The water became cloudy with the dirt and grime from her body, and she felt satisfied with the cleansing.

She took a deep breath and submerged herself in the water, letting it flow over her head a