Ellie’s POV.
The moment I heard Mom had come home, I quickly rushed out of my room. I didn’t know why she suddenly stopped locking me in my room. Maybe it was because the wedding was tomorrow and she thought there was no point anymore, or maybe she believed I had already given up. But even though the door was open, guards were still watching me everywhere in the house.
At least I could walk around now. I’d rather have this small freedom than be trapped in that room like I did something terrible when all I ever did was try to live my own life. For so long, I felt like a prisoner in my own home.
Godmother had sent me some information earlier about Asher’s illness. I was holding onto it like it was my only hope. I saw Mom heading straight to her room, and without even thinking, I followed
