Chapter 57. Penthouse

Priya stirred in her sleep, moaning in pain as she struggled to open her droopy eyes.

Her gaze wandered around the dimly lit room, the soft light filtering through the curtains casting shadows.

She tried to orient herself, her mind flooded with memories of what had transpired in the washroom.

Searching for any sign of Priyank, she realised that the place didn't resemble his home at all, confirming her worst fears about where he had taken her.

More frightening than the unfamiliar surroundings was the knowledge that Priyank would soon return to her side.

"You're awake, sweetheart. How are you feeling? You've been asleep for a whole day now; it's the next evening," Priyank entered the room, flicking on the lights.

The sudden brightness caused Priya to instinctively shut her eyes, overwhelmed by the intensity.

Approaching her with a tray of food, Priyank hesitated, not wanting to disturb her slumber but unable to resist the urge to tend to