Beyond Forgiveness

Audrey pressed her palm against her slightly aching head. Then, she rose to her feet, staggered out of bed dizzily, covered her upper body vaguely with her hands, and shuffled over to open the door in her slippers.

Meanwhile, Helena stood at the door with a ghastly pale expression. Once she saw Audrey open the door, she looked at her from top to bottom several times. Finally, she breathed a sigh o