Chapter 111

As I sat in the visiting area, anxiously awaiting Vera’s arrival, my heart raced with anticipation. It had been some time since I last saw her, and I couldn’t wait to share the recent triumphs that had transformed my life within these prison walls. Finally, the door swung open, and there she stood, her eyes scanning the room until they locked with mine.

A smile tugged at the corners of my lips as she approached, her steps hesitant yet filled with a hint of familiarity. We exchanged greetings, and I eagerly started recounting the exhilarating journey I had been on—the fights I had won, the respect I had earned from my fellow inmates, and the newfound purpose I had discovered in the ring.

But as I spoke, I couldn’t help but notice that Vera’s gaze drifted away, her attention seemingly elsewhere. It was as if my words were mere background noise, fading into the backdrop of her thoughts. Concern creased my brow, and I paused mid-sentence, searching for a sign that she was tr