“Okay… maybe I think I should trust you,” she said slowly.And just like that, my hope tripled.Her expression softened a little as she added, almost to herself, “If anyone asks me about you… I’ll just say you needed fresh air. That you were going to suffocate staying locked up in that room.”She exhaled quietly.“So it’s fine. Just… don’t cause trouble.”I immediately nodded.Like a cat agreeing to anything.“Thank you so much,” I said quickly, forcing sincerity into my voice. “I knew I could trust you. I knew you were someone I could depend on. Thank you.”She gave a small, tired smile.“It’s nothing, dear.” Then she stood up, and my heart shifted instantly.“Come,” she said, adjusting her posture. “I’ll take you out. I’m actually working in the garden today anyway… tending to the plants and everything. So I’ll be watching you while you’re there.”My mind immediately locked onto one word.“The garden… if I could only reach that garden, I knew escape was certain. Freedom was just bey
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