Chapter 12

Jane

After Rodrigo left the room, I locked myself in the bathroom. I cried and cried because I felt even dirtier now. He was such a pig! All the evil seemed to reside in him! I kept asking myself why it had to be me. Was I being punished for helping James? It was Navarro's fault, wasn't it? They killed James. They've killed so many others too. They have no souls!

I poured water over my body while crying. I felt like there was dirt clinging to me. No matter how much water I poured or how much soap I used, it wouldn't go away. I was disgusted with myself.

I can't stay in this place anymore. I can't bear what Rod is doing to me.

I stepped out of the bathroom already dressed. My eyes were heavy from crying. I could barely open them. I packed my things and put them in my suitcase. I no longer cared if Mama scolded me, but I needed to leave this place. I'll just leave a letter for Lana because I can't wait for her anymore.

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