Chapter 23. We Won’t Fail You Again

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I forgot to adjust the window curtains before I went to bed last night. So the sun was able to penetrate the window, and shine directly on my face. I crawled out of the duvet and sat up on the bed. I glanced at the wall clock and noticed that it was already 10:30 in the morning.

Did I actually sleep for twelve hours straight?

The events of yesterday must have really taken its toll on me.

I felt a bit hungry and wanted to mind link Maria for my breakfast but I remembered the incident of yesterday that almost cost me my life.

How was I to ever feel safe again eating from that kitchen?

I couldn’t ignore the betrayal I felt from Miriam’s attempt to poison me. Still, I needed food. I mind linked Maria and told her to come to my room with Ava. They deserved a chance to clear their names, and I needed to ensure this never happened again.

I sat at the small round table in my room and noticed the napkin which I had used to wrap the roasted chi