Chapter 452

Dani’s POV

I stumbled into the room, the stench of mold and urine hitting me like a wall. The bathroom was filthy, the sink cracked and stained, the toilet barely recognizable beneath layers of grime. My stomach churned, but I forced myself to focus.

He stood in the doorway, his arms crossed, watching me like a hawk. I glanced over my shoulder, meeting his gaze.

“Can I get some privacy?” I asked, keeping my tone as neutral as possible.

He snorted, shaking his head. “Nice try. Do your business and don’t waste my time.”

I turned back toward the toilet, my mind racing. This was my chance…my only chance…but I had to be smart about it. One wrong move, and it was over.

As I pretended to fumble with my waistband, I glanced around the room, searching for anything I could use. My eyes landed on a rusted pipe jutting out from the wall near the sink. It wasn’t much, but it was something.

Taking a deep breath, I steadied my