Chapter 29

Valerie's POV

The air was still thick with morning dew when I slipped away from the mansion just as the sun set. The world was quiet, filled only with the chirping of birds and the rustle of leaves as I ran away, and for once, I loved it.

I felt free. I could finally breathe properly. The lump in my throat had disappeared. The cool breeze hit my face, making me even more motivated to run. Green le