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. Pulling me from the fog of exhaustion. I blinked, t

e voice continued. It was the hotel room at

't remember how I got here because I was very weak, my legs were so heavy to lift, and every

lly nodded, pushing mys

ry, but I could feel the concerned expression on her face. I clutched my small backpack.

" she said, opening

thing, just call

one. The room has a minimalist design and is very simple, with a large bed that looked i

strength and breath before dashing into the

at come with freedom. I thought about everything that had happened these few years: my dad's change of character, my stepmothe

parkling white towel that was hanging in the bathroom.

ed in my mind. I remembered the woods, the fear of almost getting caught, the fear of wal

l sleep pulling me in. But even as I drifted away, a part of me still remained alert because I knew my da

up to the sound of a bustling city. The morning light filled my room.

erday. I picked up my phone and checked the time. I barely used my phone in the mansion because there was no network t

away the tension of yesterday. As I dressed, I thought of ways to leave thi

by my growling stomach. I grabbe

red from the other end

would like to have b

do you want to order?

hungry," I replied, su

hrough it and tell me what you want," he said politely. I gue

I anxiously pick

coffee, and croissants. Ple

"I will place your order now; your

no problem, I ca

eard across the rooms. It's as if my entire being was consumed by the ne

was here. I felt a wave of relief as I ran to open the door. The aroma of the

ely; now it was time to devour it. As I took my first bite, th

nking of what to do next. I felt sleep pulling m

and slowly walked to the window, pulling back the curtains to look out at the city

te my freedom before leaving the hote

lp me disguise myself from my dad's men or Lor

. The dress was a vibrant color, maybe a bold red that caught the light and made me stand out. It had a

ssories were carefully chosen: a pair of statement earrings that drew attention to my face and a delicate bracelet that

ips were painted a deep, sultry shade, adding to the overall allure. My hair was styled in loos

ged to pack all this in my

eets of Rome, walking