Chapter 22

The weight of it all became too much, and Adrienne couldn't contain her frustration any longer. "Life!!!" she yelled into the air, a mixture of anger and sorrow escaping her lips.

After about thirty minutes, when she was sure that John must have left, she wiped away her tears and composed herself. With newfound determination, she made her way back into the house, seeking solace in the familiarity of her room. It was time to regroup, to gather her strength, and to continue fighting for the life she deserved.

Adrienne played soft, melancholic music as she sat cross-legged on the floor. The heaviness of her sadness hung thick in the air, tangible and palpable to anyone who entered the room. The mournful melody flowed from the speakers, diffusing through the space and tugging at the strings of her heart.

With each passing note, the music coursed through Adrienne's veins, igniting a fire within her. Gradually, the slow rhythm stirred dormant emotions, coaxing her to respond. A small, tenta