As I entered my room, I was greeted by a pile of trash on my wooden bed. I stared at it for a long time before closing my eyes momentarily.What else could I expect? There's no way those women's narrow minds could find a solution to this.When I opened my eyes, I went straight to the cabinet, placed the box of medication inside, and took out my sleeping gown before leaving again.I headed to the small bathroom designated for the maids and took a shower.Once I finished, I quickly returned. Due to the pain in my body from exhaustion, I couldn't spare any more time to clean up the scattered trash.The stench was overpowering, especially in the humid room. But I didn't bother and only grabbed a clean pillow, unlike the blanket that was tainted with the smell of garbage.I positioned myself on the floor, far from the bed, so that I wouldn't smell the stench too much. Then I slowly closed my eyes.—"B-Brantley, please return my child to me now! I-I'm begging you... I won't run away again.
Faye played a significant role in my escape three years ago. Thanks to her help, Ezekiel had no idea of our plans to leave with Brantley.Despite frequently scolding her and being angry with her before, I always regarded her not just as a helper but as someone close to me.I am grateful that she never revealed Ezekiel's wrongdoing and didn't betray him.But now, hearing the words that she's dead from Ezekiel's own lips feels like a dagger to my heart. Tears threaten to fall at the possibility that she's really gone.She's innocent. She's too young! She didn't deserve to suffer because of my evil ex-husband's madness! From any angle I look at it, I can't see any wrongdoing on her part.She's blameless!! How can Ezekiel stomach committing such a heinous crime!I know that with his money and wealth, he can easily take a life without facing any consequences. But to think that he would actually do such a thing out of his own volition?Demon! He's a demon!!"Hurry up and wash the dishes and
"Ah! It hurts!"Tears welled up in my eyes as his palm connected with my buttocks.I was bent over the dining room table, my maid dress lifted, while he stood behind me.I could feel his hot presence. He repeatedly struck that soft area with his palm."A hundred times spanking, isn't it a light punishment for something you did? I only took sixteen hits, yet you're already complaining.""I-I said seventeen..." I replied in a muffled voice, burying my face in my arms, overwhelmed by the mix of emotions from what he was doing."Eighteen." He started counting and continued hitting my buttocks."Ah!" I let out a cry. I didn't want to hear myself making such lewd sounds, so I quickly bit my arm!"Nineteen."Fuck! The hits were getting harder and more painful! I could feel the area turning red.With each strike, a different kind of electricity surged through various parts of my body, sending shivers down my spine.I had experienced being spanked by my mother when I was a child, but to be spa
"What's happening to you? Why are you acting slower? There are still so many fabrics that need to be washed!" Davina exclaimed, watching as I put the curtains into the washing machine."If you helped, the work would be much easier," I replied without hesitation."Oh, be grateful that I'm teaching you what needs to be done! If I didn't think about Sir Heskel's well-being, I would have let you struggle on your own! But because of what you did to his food yesterday? Ha! Let's see if you can get away with it.""Why doesn't Sir just kick her out?" Barbara interjected, furrowing her brow and smirking. "You have no right to question Sir Heskel, huh? It's not easy for him to tolerate that bitch after what she did. Serena should be thankful that she still has a place in this mansion."I let them gossip and believe each other's opinions without knowing the truth.My body felt heavy from the exhaustion of last night, so my movements were slow at work. I didn't want to revisit the memories of Eze
"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
Early in the morning, Ezekiel summoned his employees inside the mansion.For some reason, his anger shifted towards his staff."Starting from now, whoever lets Serena have contact with the outside world will be punished and kicked out of the mansion. Whether the reason is lending her a phone or even if she stole it, it will be that person's fault. I don't tolerate any act of helping her have an easy life inside my territory, nor do I let her have her way out of this place," his eyes were filled with threats, devoid of any emotion. "Whoever has objections, you can pack your things and find a new job."He looked at each male and female staff member in the mansion, but none of them met his gaze directly.A long silence prevailed. The maids seemed to be sensing each other, and in the end, no one opposed what Ezekiel said.He clicked his tongue in annoyance and satisfaction. He knew he paid his employees well and didn't make their stay difficult compared to others, which is why he rarely h
"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
"Let go of me, you big dumb fuckers!!" Even before the guards could fully drag Raquel out of the room, Ezekiel's arms wrapped around my waist from behind. I can sense his superiority and possessiveness lingering around me no matter how I am contradicting those senses. I bit my lower lip and wiped away the remaining tears from my eyes. This is the first time Raquel and I have seen each other in three years. I pray that this is not just a dream. I hope that her promise to help me escape this place is not just a dream. "Did you use my shampoo?" Goosebumps formed on my arms as Ezekiel smelled my hair and neck with intimacy. His grip on me tightened, and I held my breath. From outside the room, I could hear Raquel screaming and causing a commotion. But Ezekiel acted as if nothing was happening, and it felt like we were the only two people in the world. "You smell even better with my scent printed on you." His warm breath blew into my sensitive ear. I struggled to swallow my saliva.