19 A Storm Of Emotions

Camila

My heart felt like it was in a storm, filled with so many emotions all at once.

Relief, gratitude, and a bit of hope swirled inside me. The room seemed to shimmer with the weight of what he had just told me. For the first time in a long while, I felt a small glimmer of happiness.

"Thank you," I whispered, my voice barely audible. He gave me a small, reassuring smile, and I felt a sense of comfort.

And soon, the sobs came. He moved close to me and held me in his arms. His embrace was warm and reassuring, something I hadn't felt in so long.

"I'm sorry, Camila. I should have been there," he apologized, and I wondered why he was sorry. He, too, was a victim in this.

Whoever drugged our drinks had ruined both our lives, but despite everything, I was grateful for the blessing that came from it.

"I know how things are. But you will be free in my house," he promised me. His words filled me with a deep sense of gratitude and a glimmer of hope.

"Thank you, Sir. Thank you," I said and p