Mrs. Ashford’s POVThe next time I opened my eyes, a strange ceiling greeted me. For a few seconds, I lay still, struggling to understand where I was. My head throbbed, and my vision was slightly blurred. I tried to move, only to feel something digging painfully into my wrists, handcuffs!My eyes widened as I lifted my hands. They were cuffed together in front of me. Panic immediately seized my chest.“Help! Somebody help me!” I screamed, struggling against the restraints. “Is anybody there? Let me out!”I kicked my legs against the floor, desperately trying to get someone’s attention. The more I struggled, the tighter the metal cuffs seemed against my skin.Suddenly, the door swung open. I barely had time to look up before a thunderous slap landed across my face. My head jerked to the side, and I froze, my cheek burning from the impact. Slowly, I raised my eyes, only for my breath to catch when a familiar face came into view.“Kate?!”She stood in front of me, wearing a sinister smil
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