I opened my eyes and noticed it was already daytime. I got up and went to the bathroom, staring at my deteriorated appearance. I had huge dark circles from crying, and my face was completely pale. I also realized I had lost a lot of weight; I guess my illness was slowly consuming me.

I brushed my teeth quickly and took a shower. I got dressed, went downstairs, and immediately, the memories of the previous night flooded my mind. The huge bloodstain on the floor had disappeared; the maids had don