"You thief!" Barbara's voice echoed angrily as she pointed at me, furious, while I held her cellphone tightly.I swallowed nervously, feeling the tension rise. I hid the cellphone behind my back, afraid of their angry faces."No wonder I couldn't find it earlier! If Eza hadn't mentioned your suspicious behavior, we wouldn't have known! Give it to me!"Barbara quickly approached me. Fear and anxiety filled my chest. But instead of giving it back, I held onto her cellphone tightly, trying to fight her off!"Give it to me, damn it?!" Despite her size, it was impressive how she struggled to retrieve her cellphone from my slender hand."You have some nerve!" I was surprised when Davina also charged at me to help her friend."Serena, stop it!!" Panying's voice took over the place.But I didn't listen to any of them. I couldn't give up the cellphone without erasing Haleanna's contact information!Even though I was being scratched, slapped, and hit, I couldn't just surrender it!I tried to bre

"SERENA?!"Surprised, Raquel and I stared at each other.The weakness in my body suddenly disappeared, replaced by hope, joy, and the possibility of shedding tears at any moment."Raquel... Raquel!" I managed to fly to where she was, despite my unsteady steps.I hugged her tightly! I pressed my face against her neck. It felt like I was a child seeking solace.Nothing else crossed my mind except finding solace in her presence. I wanted her to take me away from this hellish place right now! I wanted her to hear my grievances again and help me rise once more.I wanted to tell her that I made the wrong choice with Brantley, that all he did was hurt me for three years! I never found love and happiness with him, but rather abuse and endless torment!"R-Raquel, help me..." I whispered to her in fear of Ezekiel hearing. "Help me get out of here. I beg of you..."But Raquel stood frozen like a statue. I couldn't even hear her breathe. It was as if she had seen a ghost and couldn't recover from

It's been almost a month since I last saw Raquel. Every passing day, I hold on to her promise to me.I know that escaping will be extremely difficult. Especially since Ezekiel, who has no heart and is obsessed with getting everything he wants, is our common enemy.But Raquel has never let me down. I believe that she will come at any moment and take me away from this demonic mansion.She always cares for me and looks out for me, and I know it will be possible to escape if it's through her. She's the only one who could help me."Miss Serena, let me help you."I was surprised when a gardener approached me in the mansion."H-Huh? Help?" I couldn't believe what he said as he carried two garbage bags. "You'll help me??""Ah," he smiled and scratched his head. "I've been seeing you go back and forth throwing garbage. How many more bags do you have? Let me help you with the remaining ones."My eyes widened in shock. I thought I heard an offer of help from one of Ezekiel's staff!That man had b

I immediately turned to the sturdy man, who took the three garbage bags I was carrying."Oh! You're like a mushroom, popping up everywhere," I playfully teased Dan.He kindly walked alongside me. "I just want to make sure that no one else sees. You know?""Yes, sure," I jokingly replied. "Thank you.""You're welcome!"Fortunately, the garbage disposal area was behind the mansion, close to the garden that the old man used to take care of, and now Danilo does.The mansion's staff doesn't pass through the garden, as it's not part of their duties. They only see the gardener when they have to dispose of the trash. That's when they encounter him.In the past few days, he has been helping me with the garbage disposal, and I also take ten minutes to rest in his garden, unnoticed by anyone."You have a great job, Dan. It's so peaceful here in the garden, perfect for relaxation," I said as I lay on the clean grass.I looked up at the white and blue sky, shielding the sun's rays.Dan also looked

'Serena, I hope this letter finds you well. I miss you so much, and there's no word that could describe how I'm heartbroken right now, knowing Ezekiel kidnapped you while guessing what actually happened between you and Brantley. Don't worry. Now that I've seen you again, I won't allow you to be mistreated in there. Danilo told me about your situation, and if I could, I would rush there and cause a scene! But no, I have a plan. I will make sure you can get out of there alive and that my crazy brother will never find you again! Please take care of yourself while I'm executing our plan. I love you so much, and I miss you!'I almost cried reading Raquel's heartfelt letter to me.There's no doubt; I'm reading her handwritten letter!I received her letter in less than two days. Due to the unexpected incident of Ezekiel forbidding me to throw away the trash, Danilo and I came up with a plan.Every Friday and Monday at quarter past eight, I leave the letter near the garden. He immediately pick