My eyes widened in shock , I looked at the butler , who was looking at the floor .
Hed seen me at my worst , how could he be making things up ? Marks hand froze .
He looked at the blood and then his face went cold again .
He let go of me , letting me fall back on the floor .
I thought youd learned , but youre still just a spoiled brat .
I should send you right back ! My heart sank .
Mark had come to see me sometimes .
When he did , the club would haul me out of the brothel and put me in a nice room for a day , like I was living the high life .
The first year , he would stand there , all high and mighty , asking me if Id learned my lesson .
Id hide the cuts and bruises and yell , It wasnt my fault ! Shes lying ! Mark would frown .
Hed tell the staff , Dont go easy on her .

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Make sure she gets the < proper punishment .
Then , hed walk away and Id get dragged back to the brothel , and the abuse just got worse .
By the third year , he saw me dancing on a stage , dressed in a costume that barely covered me .
His face twisted in disgust and he cut off all my expenses , and I didnt see him again .
After that , I lost everything , even food .
I was just a thing for them to use and abuse .
That hell lasted for five years and I just couldnt go back .
I buried my face in the ground , and through the pain , I just mumbled : Ashleys right , I shouldnt be a brat , or try to be pitiful .
Ill try to be good .
Ashley gave a little smug smile and said to Mark , Mark , she apologized .
Maybe you should just let it go .
Marks face softened a bit .
Fine .
Since < Ashley is so kind , I wont send you back … for now .
I felt this wave of relief wash over me , everything in my body went slack .
Back in my room , I saw that all of Ashleys crap was everywhere .
Ashley was all apologetic at the door .
Willow , Marks been giving me so much jewelry .
I dont have anywhere to put it .
I hope you dont mind that Ive put it in here .
Before , Mark wouldnt have even let anyone set foot in my room .
But now , it was filled with another womans things .
Mark chimed in .
Be careful .
Dont get Ashleys things dirty .
I was exhausted and in pain .
I just managed to force a smile and said , Its fine .
Ill take the guest room .
دو This wasnt my home anymore.
The next morning , I woke up freezing .
I managed to get out of bed and saw Mark and Ashley in the kitchen , eating breakfast .
There was a bowl of oatmeal on the table and Ashley gave it a little nod .
Willow , youve been away .
Maybe this will do your stomach good .
I didnt say anything , and sat down .
I forced down the tasteless oatmeal , one spoonful at a time .
It was gourmet food compared to the slop I used to eat .
Mark pushed a plate of scrambled eggs in front of me , and Ashley looked pissed .
You look skinny .
Stop drinking so much , and try to eat healthy .
Im going to help Ashley pick out her dress , you be good while were gone .
My ears were ringing , my throat felt like it was burning up , and my wounds were throbbing .
When they left , I fell , and threw up a mouthful of blood .
When I came to , I was in a hospital .
At my bedside , my old nanny , Mrs.
Davison , was crying .
Willow , if I had known you were going back to that house , I wouldnt have taken the day off .
You shouldnt have to put up with that woman .
Why didnt you tell Mr.
Sterling how sick you were ? Her concern was like a balm on my heart .
After all these years , she still cared .
I felt a little better , and asked , Whats wrong with me ? She sobbed and gave me my chart .
The words organ failure jumped off the page .
I closed my eyes and asked , How long do I have ? Mrs.
Davison cried harder .
A couple weeks , at most .
I dont know why , but I felt … peaceful .
After five years of constant torture , passing out and throwing up was just a normal part of my life .
They never cared in that place , I had to get myself through it .
Knowing how itd end just didnt surprise me .
Mrs.
Davison looked like she suddenly remembered something , and pulled out her phone .
I didnt tell Mr.
Sterling , Ill call him … ..
وو I stopped her .
No ! Dont tell him .
She looked confused .
Willow … I smiled at her , just a little .
Mrs.
Davison , I dont have any parents .
Youve always been like a mom to me .
Just do this last thing for me .
I dont want Mark to know .
Ill go to the engagement party tonight , and then disappear .
Even though the doctor was telling me I should stay , I checked myself out .
Back at the house , Mark was waiting .
I told く you to stay home , where have you been ? I smiled , that same weak smile .
I had to pick out a dress .
You only get engaged once , right ? Mark just pursed his lips .
He looked at my face and didnt say anything .