Chapter 27

**** MADAM ZILLA'S SUITE ****

As Madam Zilla placed ice on Flora's cheek, she asked, "I thought we agreed on no more tears?"

Flora expressed her frustration by stating, "I just can't help it, words hurt me more than actions, maybe because she's right."

You are not a slave, and if you can keep that in mind, it will help you become stronger, Madam Zilla said. "No, she is wrong; you are not a slave, okay?"

said and Flora nodded

Flora mumbled something to the effect of "But then, it hurts more because he didn't stop her," and Madam Zilla dropped the ice.

She asked Flora with a smile, "Seriously? You were expecting him to reprimand her?" Flora nodded her head in agreement.

Flora said, "I know it's stupid because he doesn't even care about me, but I seem to be expecting impossible things these days." "I know it's stupid because he doesn't even care about me."

Madam Zilla rolled her eyes and scoffed, asking, "Who said it's not possible?"

"Trust me, nothing is impossible, okay? So, you don't