Chapter 141

Valeria's POV

Then I went back into the room and noticed that it was already getting dark, which put an ever-growing grin on my face. My escape and newfound freedom are getting closer and closer. I went to the wardrobe and decided on a pair of sports leggings, a shirt, and a sweater. Even though it is spring, the nights can still be relatively cold. I put on my sneakers, which I had previously taken with me. I tied my hair up in a high braid and looked in the closet for a backpack.

When I found it, I packed a jacket and a hairbrush. I took a small clock from the bathroom so that I could tell the time. I went to the door and listened. But I couldn't hear any sounds. So I opened it, went into the hallway, and closed it behind me after taking a quick, final look into the room.

On the one hand, I was sad to have to leave such a beautiful room, but my inner voice brought me back to the present. Pull yourself together! There's nothing you should miss he