Chaoter 70

Chapter 7: Confinement and Obedience

I sat in my room, the heavy drapes drawn, attempting to gather the fragments of my shattered composure. It was hard enough dealing with the aftermath of my illness, but being confined to this room for days had been an additional layer of torment. The very air in the chamber seemed to constrict around me, choking any semblance of freedom I had left. My thoughts were a turbulent storm, swirling with anger, frustration, and a deep-rooted longing for the freedom I once took for granted.

In the midst of this emotional turmoil, Aldana, the head servant, barged into my room without a hint of courtesy. My patience, already frayed, snapped under the weight of her audacity. "Stop barging in here like you own the place!" I yelled, my voice sharper than intended. Aldana, taken aback by my outburst, stammered out an apology, but I paid little attention. My focus was consumed by the injustice of my situation.

"What do you want?" I demanded, my tone cutting throu