r a few minutes of lying there, she kept turning and tossing. For some

nd tucked it into her shorts pocket. Then she

and newspaper when he noticed something unusual on the couch-a small figure curl

Her whole body was wrapped up in the black blanket, with on

g. She was murmuring in her sleep. Leaning d

he devil... he's

ng what to do. Maybe he should just toss her out the window. Why would she say she hated him? Wasn't he go

was, badmouthing

deserved p

When she didn't wake, he prepared to kick harder-un

ion that sent a shiver through her. She sat up, hair a messy bird's ne

ecious sleep. If she had the strength, she would

iam's chest lighten for a brief mome

ing," Alin

ng is good for you?" Lia

ood," she repl

have one of the maids take you there." He paused before adding, "I want you to wash it.

u kidding me? Wait, did y

wrong with washin

hing wrong! Do I look li

't," Liam re

ike a slave?

wered flatly,

why on earth would you a

ys that to me and lives... but I'll let you off lightly this tim

I hate you?" s

"You said it while sleeping-probably dreaming about

her grandma about the 'mean devil'-and realized she must have

wash your car?" she asked,

th a smirk. "Wash it well. And u

her there was no point arguing.

the maids to lead you to the

, stomping up the

warned. "Or else, you'll be

*

ownstairs to check if Alina was done washing the car. If she had finished, he figured sh

r room, so she was proba

e garage, he was greete

She had her knees pulled to her chest, hugging th

it wasn't like it was filthy. He'd only given her the task as a light punishment. All she really

er and looke

" he

n't even move, as if

er level and poked her

her head. Her golden eyes were br

ooking like th

the water pipe, it wouldn't work. After a long struggle, I finally managed to switch it on-but just as I was about to spray th

t back

on't know how to turn off a water p

d, feeling a little embarrassed. If not for her health condition, she woul

n't quite understand her comment about always

'll have someone else was

to wear?" Alina asked, glanci

es for you. They're in y

can actually be considerate enough to buy me clothe

she walked straight into t

e out, opened the

ying to process if they were truly all hers. She ran her hands over the fabrics, feeling the t

he order only two col

arranged underwear and bras-also in white and orange. Her cheeks warmed. This was the f

e neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem were accented with a clean white border. It had short, slightly puffed sleeves and a round neckline, finished with

a sweet honey scent. She applied them to her skin, enjoying the subtl

ight have called, but hunger was stronger. She decided

urely sipping his coffee, w

ll in the same color?" she

her toes. He gave a slow nod, clearly pleased with how perfe

ou said you like white

ed, trying to recal

m's color from black to white and o

t at that moment, her stomach growled loudly. She turne

or you," Liam said, h

to face him. "Wh

her full attention. She didn't want to unknowin

are not allowed to leave this house unless I give yo

been inside a room since she was eight years, and now he wanted to

't that a little too mea

ong as you live here, you must obey everything I say.

her, this one left her reeli

u're not allowed to hate me, no matter what I do. Bre

y eyes, her heart pounding. "I

more rules?" he said

with that," sh

d gi

uestion," she s

sk

do while staying here

"Good question. Go eat first.

moment, then turn