That night, Camela sat on the edge of her bed, clutching the key. Maria, the quiet maid, slipped in with a tray. “You didn’t eat dinner,” Maria said.“I’m not hungry,” Camela whispered.Maria hesitated for a moment, then stepped closer and lowered her voice. “There is a way out.”Camela’s eyes shot up. “What? How?”Maria shook her head quickly. “I shouldn’t say. He’d kill me.”“Please,” Camela begged. “I can’t stay here. Tell me.”Maria’s voice trembled. “There’s an old servant’s tunnel under the chapel. No one uses it, but it’s locked.”Camela showed her the key Vincent had given her. “Will this open it?”Maria pressed her lips tight. “Maybe. But if he catches you…”Camela grabbed her hand. “Help me. Tonight.”Maria nodded reluctantly. “After midnight. I’ll meet you by the chapel.”The chapel was cold and empty. Camela slipped inside quietly. Maria was already there, holding a candle.“This way,” Maria whispered, leading Camela to a small stone door behind the altar.“This is it,” M
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