Chapter 51. Locked

As soon as the servants pushed me into the bedroom, they immediately closed the door, and the lock clicked from the outside.

Once.

Twice.

Thrice.

There were a total of three locks outside the door, and I don’t even have any idea about those locks outside the room. This is the second time I’ve been grounded, and with my mom’s rage, I doubt it will subside soon.

But it doesn’t mean I can’t do my best. I can’t stay here, especially since River is not here now. It will kill me, literally and figuratively.

“Mom!” I shouted as I pounded against the door with both fists. “Open it, please! Open it!”

My voice cracked as I shouted, but it was useless against my mom, who’s dedicated to caging me here. Even Dad doesn’t have plans on letting me go.

And with those locks? I doubt I can escape anytime soon.

“Mom! Dad! Let me go!” I shouted again, but all I could hear from outside was the footsteps retreating down the hallway, calm and steady, as